Leon Richard Price Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Leon Richard Price-“The Great”, 82, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Richland Bean Blossom Nursing Home in Ellettsville. Leon was born on May 17, 1938 in Bloomington, Indiana the son of Vernon Wesley and Mary (Reeves) Price. He attended Bloomington High School. He married the love of his life Velma Louise Woolard on May 18, 1959 in Bloomington, Indiana they were married for 61 years. Leon was the owner and operator with his brother (Kenny) of the P & P Construction Company in the Bloomington area for many years before fully retiring in 2010. He enjoyed the outdoors, working on projects, building things for people and for his family. He loved his dogs Oscar and Myles and he especially loved his family. He never met a stranger and was a friend to many. He will be greatly missed. Leon is survived by his wife Velma Price of Bloomington; his children, Dennis (Holly) Price; Sherri (Chris) Fleener; Jennifer (Brian) Krebbs all of Bloomington; six grandchildren, Crystal Hendrickson, Gina Price, Kayla Richards, Cody Fleener, Christopher Krebbs and Whitley Krebbs; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Rogers of Bloomington; Diane Junkin of Washington; two brothers, Bob (Margaret) Price; Kenny Price all of Bloomington; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Roy Price, Bill Price and Larry Price, one sister Barbara Flynn. There are no services scheduled at this time. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos, and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Leon Richard Price

May 17, 1938 - June 2, 2020