James D. Price, 89 of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation.
He was born on November 7, 1936, in Evansville, Indiana. He was the son of Donald J. and Thelma F. (Reynolds) Price. He married Nancy Perry on October 7, 1966, and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage, and she survives.
James was a 1955 graduate of Mount Carmel High School, and a graduate of Lockyear Business College.
His career in banking spanned nearly 70 years, including as President of Columbian Federal Savings & Loan, Director and Sr. Vice President of Security Bank and Trust. He ended his career as Executive Vice President of Wabash Savings Bank. He loved his co-workers and many customers over the years.
Since 1970, he has served as Vice Chairman of the Wabash County Housing Authority. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Elks Lodge, Mt. Carmel Eagles, a Past-President of the Mt. Carmel Lions Club, Director of Mt. Carmel Area Industrial Development Committee, and the Wabash Valley College Foundation. He was a life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan.
James is survived by his wife, Nancy L.; his children, Tim (Lisa) Price, Thelma (Steve) Childers, and Don (Stefanie) Price; his siblings, Thomas (Teresa) Price and Marjorie Ann (David) Dallas; his grandchildren, Chad Price, Shannon Bruce, Megan Selby, Ashley Childers, Kaleigh Price, Kara Price, and Dylan Hawf; as well as seven great-grandchildren, and a niece and nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents and many treasured friends.
Visitation for James will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Short-Cunningham Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, in the chapel of Short-Cunningham Funeral Home.
A private family burial will be held at a later date.
The family has requested that memorial contributions in memory of James can be made to the Mt. Carmel Public Library Foundation or Wabash Valley College Foundation. Envelopes will be available at Short-Cunningham Funeral Home.
The Price family wishes to thank the outstanding care provided by the staff of Wabash General Hospital and Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com.
Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Price family.
