Theophilus Price

1934 ~ 2025

Date of Death: October 10, 2025

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In profound sadness, the staff of Veasley Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc. want to express our sincere condolences to the Price Family. Theophilus' earthly temple is now resting in the care of Veasley Funeral Home. Revelations 21:4 says, "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away." Be assured that in the days ahead you will surely gain strength from the memories of Theophilus Price.

Sincerely,

Derrick Veasley ~ Director

Henry Veasley ~ Director

Pastor E.C. Maltbia ~ Chaplain

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Theophilus "Theo" Price was born on November 12,1934 in Conway, Arkansas to Drusilla and Senior Price.  

Theo attended schools in North Little Rock, Arkansas. During his high school years he was awarded All American Hall of Fame in football in 1951, 1952 and 1953. He left Arkansas shortly after high school in 1953 and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in the Korean War and traveled to various countries. He received an Honorable Discharge in 1958. He worked several jobs as an office worker, a bar tender and a delivery driver.  He later moved to Houston, Texas where he was employed by Drillco for over 20 years as a Machine Operator and Welder. 

In the summer of 1975 in Houston, a friend of Lois named Jackie Henderson told her she wanted to meet someone. Lois an independent, hardworking woman had no interest in meeting Theo.  After a few brief conversations and Theo knows as best dresser and charming man continued to communicate with her.  Lois still had no interest in him and finally Jackie told Lois he was a good worker, had a good job and was very ambitious.  That one date was the beginning of a marriage that lasted over 51 wonder years until God called him home to be with the Lord.

He was an active member of St. Agnes Baptist Church for 45 years, serving as an usher, greeter, and attended many church functions.  Theo had several nick names known as “Cool Breeze” “Big Turkey” and “Half Time”. He is preceded in death by his two sisters Mae Florence and Gloria Price  one brother Donald Price and granddaughter Farrah Daniels. 

He leaves to cherish his memories: His loving wife Lois Price, 6 children,  4 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren ,8 sisters and brothers  and a host of other relative and friends.

Celebration of life will be held Thursday, October 23, 2025, 11:00am at Pearland Christian Community Church, 8201 W. Broadway St., Pearland, Texas 77581.

Committal service and final resting place will be held at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, Texas 77038.