Flay Spencer Price, 86

Flay Spencer Price, 86, of Ellenboro, NC, died Friday, July 12, 2024.

Spencer was a native of Caroleen and was the son of the late J. Bruce and Wilmoth Debrule Price.

He held degrees from Berea College and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He continued his studies at Georgetown College, Furman University, Wake Forest University and the University of Richmond.

Spencer spent over 30 years as a Baptist pastor and served six churches. Upon retirement from the ministry, he owned and operated a landscaping company in Richmond, VA. After moving to Ellenboro he taught Sunday school and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and the Rutherford Housing Partnership.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Lynn Price and his brother Jimmy Price.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edith Price; brothers, Roger Price (Rebecca) of Rogers, Arkansas, Joe Thomas Price (Glenna) of Panama City, Florida, and Wilton Price of Caroleen, one niece and one nephew.

Funeral services were held July 17 in the Padgett & King Chapel with Rev. Dr. Diane Nelson officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity or to Rutherford Housing Partnership.

Online condolences may be at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.