Dalton Bruce Price, 90, of Jonesboro, passed away Monday, January 1, 2023 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House.  D.B. was born on October 26, 1932, to Murvin Kelsie and Cordia Price in McCrory.

After graduating from McCrory High School in 1951, he proceeded to study at Arkansas State College where he joined the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.  Working full time, helping to raise a family, and going to school part time, he was finally able to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 1972.  While attending college, D.B. met the love of his life, Helen Doris Walker.  They married on February 18, 1954, and were blessed with two daughters.

D.B. was actively involved at Southwest Church of Christ where he taught Bible classes, chaperoned many youth activities, and served as a deacon until he and Helen moved to Mountain Home.  While in Mountain Home, he expanded and grew his Jonesboro business, Performance Management / A.I.D.; established Back In Time, an antique store, and enjoyed family water sports on Lake Norfork.

He was involved in many community organizations in Jonesboro including the Chamber of Commerce, the University Heights Lions Club, the Craighead County Republicans Committee, and the Jonesboro Jaycees. D.B. and some of his friends were instrumental in establishing the Y.M.C.A. and Abilities Unlimited, and he received many state and local awards and honors for his volunteerism.

D.B. was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Martha, a brother, J.C. and several nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen; two daughters, Debbie Lassiter (Faris); Patti Price; two grandsons, Josh Lassiter (Tiffany) and Jarrod Lassiter (Shelley); six great-grandchildren, Sarah, Ashton, Bryson, Lucas, Riley and Dakota; a special sister-in-law Karla; and many loved nieces, nephews, and special friends including his best friend Charles Frierson III.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home with Jimmy Adcox and Adam Brewer officiating.

Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations be made to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, Southwest Church of Christ, or the charity of your choice.