Obituary of Elmer Marlo Price

Elmer Marlo Price was born October 17, 1969, in Nashville, TN to the parents of Earl William Price, Sr. and Hortense Smith Price. He was the youngest child of this union. He departed this life on January 19, 2023, at the age of 53 at his home in Nashville

Marlo, as he was affectionately called, attended Father Ryan School and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1987.  A strong participant in athletics, he played football at Hillsboro High School.

This personable young man worked at the family businesses at both College Crib on Jefferson Street, and the Gift Connection at the Nashville Airport. He worked at The Kelly Miller Smith Towers assisting in the care of the elderly residents. He received commendations for his sensitivity and care of the residents. He also worked at several other businesses throughout Nashville.

Marlo was kind personable, and friends throughout the nation who loved him dearly. His recent employer said “ Marlo was a great employer, always on time by being early, courteous, efficient, knowledgeable, and tireless in his functions. It was an honor to have him on staff” Quote: Mr. Kenneth Moore.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl William Price, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Damaj Wilson Price, mother, Hortense Price Jones, bonus father, Fred Jones, brothers, Earl William Price, Jr., and Treachery Price, stepsisters, Earlynn Price, and Dr. Sharron Jones; stepbrother Michael Allen Jones (Colette Jones) and devoted friends Mariam Stevenson and Lisa Cooper Betts.