Cornice Udell Price

Deacon Cornice Udell Price, 84 of Forsyth, Georgia (previously Capitol Heights, MD) departed this life on April 20, 2016. Cornice entered the world on August 9, 1931 in Glen White West Virginia. Growing up between Glen White and Rocky Mount, VA, he was the fifth child born of nine children to the late George Washington Price and Hattie Lynch Price. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; Vivian Pierce, Helene Seymour, Jolors Blaney and one brother; Vance Price. Cornice worked in the coal mines in West Virginia for a short period of time before joining the Army, and serving during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from his military service he moved to Washington, DC. There he worked for the DC Government Department of Public Works as a supervisor in the Water & Sewer Division. Additionally, he was the owner of Smitty’s barbershop in SE Washington where he worked part-time for many years. After retiring from the Department of Public Works he owned and operated a lawnmower repair business in Seat Pleasant, MD. He entered full retirement in 2008. Cornice married Lucille Delorice Fralin on April 26, 1952 at his brother-in-law’s home in Wyco, West Virginia. Lucille and their eldest daughter remained in West Virginia with Cornice’s parents while he was away in the Army. After completing his tour of duty, he moved his family to Washington, DC where they were blessed with another daughter and son. After living in various residences in Washington, they purchased a home in Seat Pleasant, Maryland (now Capitol Heights) where they resided for over 50 years from 1960 until 2010. “The Word of God Baptist Church” pastored by Rev. Dr. John L. McCoy was their home of worship for several decades. Cornice was a faithful member and was instrumental in the success of the church. He served on several committees and boards and was also a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was an advocate for biblical and scholastic achievement, an avid reader and an inspirational speaker and storyteller. Cornice exposed his children to travel and culture but nothing superseded his insatiable appetite for education. He subscribed to the mantra, “a mind is a terrible thing to waste” and insisted that those around him live up to their full potential, bar none. He was so very proud of his three children and had the benefit of experiencing the fruits of his labor. His devotion to his wife and children was easily recognized. Forsyth, Georgia became Cornice and Lucille’s home in 2010. Their new place of worship was the “Mt. Gilead Baptist Church” in Forsyth, pastored by Rev McArthur Childs. Cornice continued his spiritual journey serving as a Deacon dedicated to doing God’s work. He spent his life helping others and giving God the glory. Those left to cherish his loving memory: Lucille (Bun), his devoted wife of 64 years, daughters; Delorice Udella Price-Ford (husband Stanley) of Fredericksburg, VA, Audrey Lenai Price-Latham (husband Edgar) of McLean, VA, son Cornice Ray Price, Sr. (fiancé Tracy Deaton) of Byron, GA, two grandchildren; Cornice Ray Price Jr., and Raven Haydon, and three great grandchildren. He also leaves two brothers; George Price (wife Charlotte) of Capitol Heights, MD, Lawrence Price of Roanoke, VA, one sister: Yuvonne Tinsley of Roanoke, VA, two sisters-in-laws Signe Fenwick of Upper Marlboro, MD, Drema Fructuoso of New York, NY, and two brothers-in-laws Donald Pierce of Roanoke, VA, Rufus Ferguson of NC as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church families. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pope Forestville Chapel, 5538 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747, telephone, (301) 568-4100. Family and friends are invited to attend Mr. Price’s Life Celebration at The Word of God Baptist Church, 6513 Queens Chapel Road, University Park, MD 20782 on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11 a.m., Rev. Dr. John L. McCoy, Officiating. There will be a viewing at the church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery

Cornice Udell Price

August 9, 1931 - April 20, 2016