Titus Nelson Price, 86, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Wesley Pines Retirement Community.  Born in Seven Springs, NC, he was the son of the late Andrew Titus Price and Johnnie Hines Price.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lynda Rouse Price; his daughter, Deborah P. Groves; and twelve beloved siblings.

Surviving are his son-in-law, David W. Groves of Andrews, NC; his children: Gregory L. Price (Gwenn) of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Joanna P. Read (Carey) of Lumberton, NC, and Andrew N. Price (Patricia) of Red Springs, NC; a sister, Alyce P. Kelly of Albertson, NC; a brother, Larry D. Price (Allie) of Seven Springs, NC; and 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

After attending East Carolina University, Nelson worked as a Certified Public Accountant for a total of 61 years. He was senior partner of Nelson Price & Associates, PA in Lumberton, NC for the majority of his career. Nelson was as active in his community as he was his work. He was a proud member of Chestnut Street United Methodist Church in Lumberton, NC, serving in many roles over the years including Church Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Lay Leader, President of the Methodist Men, Stephen Minister, and many more.

Among just a few of the organizations Nelson actively participated in was the Lumberton Rotary Club, serving as a President, along with receiving the Paul Harris Fellow Award within the organization. He also proudly served the Cape Fear Council of the Boy Scouts of America for many years and was a member of the Eagle Scout Review Board in Lumberton, NC. In addition, Nelson was honored to serve as a board member of the NC United Methodist Retirement Homes. He served his community in many other charitable organizations throughout the years and was always willing to give of his resources, time, and talent to help others.

The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 11:00AM-12:00PM at Chestnut Street United Methodist Church in Lumberton, NC. Following the visitation, a memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM with Rev. Herbert Lowery, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, 200 E. 8 ^th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358, or to: Alzheimer's Association- Eastern NC Chapter, 5171 Glenwood Ave. #101, Raleigh, NC 27612.