Melvin Price

Melvin Dean Price, age 80, entered his heavenly home on July 13, 2026, after an extended hospital stay. His friends knew him as "Mel," but the names he was most proud of were "Honey," Dad, and Grandpa Price.

Mel was born on July 1, 1946 in Young America, Indiana to Harold and Guyneth Price and was the youngest of their four children.

He was a graduate of South Caston High School. Following graduation, he proudly served in the Indiana National Guard for six years. After his military service, Mel joined his father on the family farm, where he worked until 1985. Many in the community came to know him during his 29 years at Mike Anderson Pontiac in Logansport, where he remained until his retirement in the summer of 2014.

Mel married Linda Sue Fissel on August 5, 1967. They had three children, Jennifer, Bradley, and Debra. They lived most of their lives in Twelve Mile, Indiana, moving to the Converse area in the summer of 2022 to be closer to family.

Mel was passionate about sharing the Good News of God's saving grace found in the Scriptures he dearly loved. He faithfully served as a Gideon and distributed thousands of Bibles throughout his lifetime, including 19 New Testaments that he gave to nurses, health care workers, and visitors during his final hospitalization.

Mel loved camping with the Camping Club, spending time outdoors with his family, and traveling the country with Linda. Together, they recently completed their goal of visiting all 50 states. He also enjoyed playing cards with his Card Club and treasured the friendships formed through the years.

Mel loved attending any choral performances, plays, and sporting events involving his children and grandchildren. An avid sports fan, he could often be found at local high school games. He especially loved Big Ten basketball, every Purdue sport, and of course, his beloved Chicago Cubs. In honor of his recent 80th birthday, his family celebrated with a Cubs-themed party during his stay in a rehabilitation facility.

Preceding him in death were his parents. He is survived by siblings, Jane and Ron Schroeder of Warsaw, Indiana, Fred and Kathi Price of Northville, Michigan, and Allen and Carol Price of Half Moon Bay, California; his beloved wife of 58 years, Linda Price; and his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Jen and Garth Shinn of Portland, Oregon and their children, Kinsley Shinn, Keaton and Kate Shinn and their children Ada and Lorraine; Brad and Deanna Price of Kokomo, Indiana, and their children, Hannah Price, Caleb and Alysa Price and their children Jonah and Kaya, and Bethany and Lucas Blair; and Debbie and Joel Martin of Converse, Indiana and their children, Jace and Kendall Martin and their children Pearson and Palmer, Braelyn Martin, Shaye and Jose Nieves and their children Luka and Anaiah, Marlie and Caleb Newhouse and their children Regan and Elma, and Finley Martin.

Mel was loved and respected by all who knew him, but his greatest legacy is the example he set as a godly husband, father and grandfather to his family. Though are hearts are heavy with loss, we are comforted knowing that he has heard the words he longed to hear: "Well done, good and faithful servant."

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research in memory of Melvin Price.

Until we meet again, we rejoice that he is healed, whole, and home with his Savior.

Arrangements for Mel have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Life Celebration Funeral Home and Cremation Services. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, 517 Church Street, Sweetser, Indiana 46952. A funeral service will take place at Liberty Baptist on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation from 10:00 - 11:00, prior to the service. Private burial will be at Metea Cemetery.