Captain “Mike” Michael Price

June 19, 1964 - December 30, 2011
Captain “Mike” Michael Price


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Captain Robert “Mike” Michael Price 47, of Wilmington passed away Friday December 30, 2011 at his home.

Mike was born in Wayne County on June 19, 1964 the son of James “Jim” Price of Wilmington and was preceded in death by his mother Carolyn Sutton Price. A 1983 graduate of New Hanover High School where he excelled in football and baseball, and was on the junior Olympic swim team at the YMCA, and was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.

In addition to his father surviving are brother Keith Price and wife Jennifer, God son Chris Price sisters Joan Payne of Wilmington and Linda Schloemp and husband Michael of Raleigh. A number of nephews and cousins also survive, along with his animals Jaeger, Montana and Molly.

A funeral service will be conducted 12:00 Noon Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The Reverend Margaret Hockett will officiate. Burial will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

The family will see friends from 11:00 AM until service time at the church, and at all other time at the home of his father Jim on Cardinal Drive.

The family would like memorials be made to New Hanover Humane Society 2405 N. 23rd Street Wilmington, NC 28401.

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  • January 01, 2012
    Ric and Pam Whitman says:
    Mike you will be missed so much I have so many great memories of our times together I sure wish there could have been many more our entire family has lost such a loving and gentle soul. We love you Uncle James and the whole family so very much!!!!!!!!!

  • January 04, 2012
    Gemma Beaulieu says:
    Linda & Mike, My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. I want to thank you both for introducing me to this WONDERFUL Man, Mike Price!! The times I spent with him were the BEST times I've had in a very long time. Mike, would listen to me for hours telling him play by play all the stressful events of my day & somehow with his amazing warm heart he would find a way to talk with me in his gentle voice and make my day not sound so stressful as i tought..He always made me feel special. I will miss him so much as I know many others will too... I love you Mike! Give my Mom a big kiss for me ;) Love gem

  • January 04, 2012
    Debbie Brown says:
    Joan, I am so sorry to hear about Mike!!! After all you have been through, my heart aches for you & your family!! Mike was a great, fun loving man & I know he will be missed greatly by his family & friends! My deepest sympathy!! Debbie Brown

  • January 04, 2012
    ben smith says:
    i was deeply saddend upon hearing of mikes passing,we met in high school and had a few adventures,he was always positive and just made you feel good to be around him all the time, we drifted apart but reconnected when he got into offshore fishing and his passion for the ocean was contagious! he will be missed this spring when we get to go to the deep but he will always be remebered in my heart! God bless you in this time of mourning. ben smith

  • January 04, 2012
    Charles & Martha Price says:
    Mike was a very dear part of our family we were so very blessed to have him in our family he will be so greatly missed!!To know him was to love him. He always brought a huge smile made everyone laugh and enjoy themselves when he was around.

  • January 03, 2012
    Reggie Shropshire says:
    I worked with Mike for several years. He was one of the most genuinely charismatic people that I have ever known. He was an incredibly gracious host & I have great memories of gatherings at his home, boat rides & fishing trips. He was a "bigger than life" kind of guy & I am saddened he has left us so soon. To the Price family, my heart & prayers go out to you. If there is anything that I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Mike is the type of guy that would do anything he could for his friends & I be glad to do anything I can do help his family during this difficult time.

  • January 03, 2012
    Clifton Owen says:
    The first time I ever went to the gulfstream fishing was with Captain Mike. This was over ten years ago. It also happens to be the first time I had sushi. Right out of the water. Mike’s love of offshore fishing spilled over on me and I believe I love it as much as he did. I will never forget “Big Mike”. I love him like a brother. My heart goes out to the family. Clifton

  • January 02, 2012
    Ken Oots says:
    I was really sad to hear about mike. I have such fond memories of Mike. We shared many laughs together at Noble on the football field. He was always ready for a joke or had one of his own to share. The world dimmed a bit with his passing.

  • January 02, 2012
    Bob & Barbara Gunter says:
    To Jim and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. God will lead you through the difficult times ahead. Just keep the faith.

  • January 02, 2012
    Bob Peters says:
    This saddens me to no end. Mike had the biggest heart. He would allow me to come and spend nights in his house while on business trips to Wilmington. This is truly a sad day and the world has lost one of its greatest people. My heart breaks today. prayers for his family.

  • December 31, 2011
    Ron Tilmon & Sue VanNote says:
    Joan and family, we are so sorry to hear about Mike. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Ron & Sue

  • January 01, 2012
    brenda kinlaw says:
    Mr Price and family,I am so very sorry for your loss,Mike has always been a special person to us,he has always been a part of our family and we loved him so much,please know we are praying for you and your family,love Brenda Lisa and Phebe

  • January 01, 2012
    Kimberly Long Beck says:
    Dear Price Family, How do we measure LIFE,by the quality or quantity of it? 47 years seems so short and indeed it has passed way too quickly.Mike loved life and lived it to the fullest.It must be true.."Only the good die young."As a Christian, I know God makes no mistakes but I'm shocked beyond words to learn of his passing.A million memories flood my mind from our high school days.He will be remembered with great fondness.I will never forget the kindness shown to me as a teenager.May God comfort each of you in the coming days.Mike will be waiting for everyone on the other side,so until that day, May you rest in Peace my friend. It's never good-bye,but we will see you soon.My deepest sympathy to all the family.Psalm 46:1

  • January 01, 2012
    Pamela Beasley Wells says:
    Mr. Price, I'm so sorry and shocked to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers go to you and Keith and all of your family in this time of sorrow!! Sincerely, Pamela Beasley Wells and Michael J. Wells

  • January 01, 2012
    Barbara Bair Goodman says:
    rest in peace my friend...

  • January 01, 2012
    Bernadette Marcum says:
    To: The Price Family~ God Bless to you all, my heart goes out to the whole family, and what a wonderful family to know. Mike has always been very special to me for a dozen yrs., and was always there with a helping hand and had the kindest heart. I will also remember saying "Ya Baby", always a joy to be around. I will see him again.One of the best friend that I have met. God Bless.

  • January 02, 2012
    Charles and Rosemary Britt says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • July 01, 2012
    Linda Schloemp says:
    Mike I miss you dearly. Love Sis

  • January 01, 2012
    Bonnie Jo Gardner says:
    Dear Mr. Price and family, I am truly saddened and so very sorry to hear the news that Mike is no longer with us. Mike was one of the kindest people I've ever met, held his friends & family tightly and had a great zest for life! He was my neighbor for a few years, in Wilmington, and 'Uncle Mike' to my pups! I will miss him. I will continue to pray God's peace, which passes all understanding, to be with each of you during this most difficult time.

  • January 01, 2012
    Lynn Wommack says:
    Mike (Yay Baby!!)will forever be in my heart - my thoughts and prayers are with you all.