Johnny G. “John” Price Jr. 81, passed away May 27, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.
He was born August 10, 1940, in Pawnee County, the son of John G. and Amanda I. (Schenk) Price Sr. A lifetime area resident, he was a Farmer/Rancher.
He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, KS. He enjoyed woodworking and loved watching his great grandkids play ball.
On June 3, 1959, he married Shirley J. Wagner in Rush Center. She survives
Other survivors include: two daughters, Janet (Cliff) Downing, Salina, Amy (Troy) Welsch, Larned; sister, Donna Steiner, Newton; eight grandchildren, Ashley (Don) Larisey, Christina (William) Badnaruk, Tanner Welsch, Ally (Dustin) Turner, Jenni (Andrew) Davis, Trenton Welsch, Jacob Downing, Rebecca Downing; ten great grandchildren, Leah, Colton, Gracelyn, Ava, Braxten, Adaline, Don (Paddy), Mira, Arianna and Lylah.
He was preceded in death by his son, Chris A. Price and a brother, Larry E. Price.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Gene Price presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.
Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society or American Cancer Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.