Donald Lee Price

Donald Lee Price, aged 82, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023,

surrounded by his daughters, JoNelle Teevens and Jennifer Erasmus.

Don was born on February 27, 1941, in Coalinga, CA, to Hubert and Laverne Price. The

family later moved to Fresno, where Don spent the majority of his life. After graduating

from Roosevelt High School, he joined the United States Coast Guard at Fort Point in the

Presidio of San Francisco, where he proudly served through May 1961. Upon returning

to Fresno, he married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn Kincheloe, and together they

shared 58 years of love and friendship until her passing in 2020.

Don's life took an extraordinary turn, when he embarked on a distinctive career path.

Following a 16-year tenure with Pacific Bell Telephone Company, he transitioned into a

new chapter as a professional landscape artist. In 1977, he realized his dream by

opening his own gallery, Don Price Galleries. His mastery in creating realistic oil

landscape paintings captured the hearts of many, resonating not only within the San

Joaquin Valley but also across California, the broader United States, and Canada. Over

the years, Don earned numerous accolades for his outstanding work, and his paintings

continue to grace various government buildings and public spaces, as well as private

homes, leaving behind an enduring legacy.

Don Price will be fondly remembered not only for his artistic contributions, but also for

his unique and quirky personality that endeared him to all who knew him. His indelible

mark on the art world and the lives he touched will forever be cherished. May he rest in

eternal peace.

A celebration of life and tribute to his life’s work will be held at a future date.

A visitation for Donald will take place on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Price family.