John Franklin Price, age 64, a resident of Glen Burnie for 58 years, and previously of Brooklyn, died of cancer on October 2, 2017 after a two month illness.

He was born on October 14, 1952, in Baltimore, to the late Lucina and Andrew Price. A graduate of Northeast High School, class of 1971, he entered the US Army, serving from 1972-1974, and was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal and the M-16 Rifle Sharpshooter Medal. He continued serving with the Department of Defense for 27 years until his retirement in 2012.

John was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 7025, and held many positions, including former District Deputy – Baltimore Chapter of Past Grand Knights; he was a member of the Admiral Benson 4th Degree Color Guard; and the Boy Scouts Troop 216 (for special needs).

He loved cooking, and volunteering his time helping with the handicapped boy scouts camp, collecting Tootsie Rolls for the Knights of Columbus, and spending time with his faithful companion Princess, his babygirl.

Along with his parents, John is preceded in death by his niece Maureen Price, and his grandparents Hildred and John Berger, and Christine and Andrew Price.

He is survived by his sister Patricia Sohn and her husband Michael, of Pasadena, his two brothers: Milton Price and his wife Debbie, of Severna Park, and Andrew Price and his wife Kim, of Columbia; four nieces: Nicole Henderson and her husband Victor, Amanda Holtman and her husband Michael, all of Pasadena, Abigail Price, of Columbia, and Christina Price, of Severna Park; three nephews: Bryan Sohn and his wife Melissa, of Glen Burnie, Joshua Price, of Columbia, and Matthew Price, of Severna Park; and two great nieces: Lorraine and Kendra Holtman, both of Pasadena.

Family requests friends visit the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Sunday from 7 to 9 PM, and on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Church of the Crucifixion on Tuesday 10 AM, with his burial to follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Those who wish may donate to the Knights of Columbus #7025 at 7670 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, 21060, or to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, and feel free to express your condolences below as well.