Craig Price

(From Parker Mortuary)

Craig Thomas Price, age, 55 of Loma Linda, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 3, 2025, in Bella Vista, Arkansas while running on the trails. Craig was born September 24, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York to Donald and Denise (Costello) Price.

Craig attended Joplin High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. He proudly served his country for 12 years in the United States Navy and dabbled in design engineering. 

Craig had a passion for staying fit and healthy. Physical training was a huge part of his life, and he completed many great events, such as Ironman Louisville for 2 consecutive years, Big Shoulders Open Water Swim in Lake Michigan, and multiple other half-marathons, marathons, and ultra distance runs throughout the years. He was a level 4 CrossFit trainer, a power lifting coach, and he coached football at McAuley Catholic School in Joplin for a time. Craig was passionate about everything he did and loved his family as well as his dogs.

On September 17, 2016, Craig married Kristina Jill Williams at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Joplin. Craig is survived by his wife, Jill; his parents, Donald and Denise Price of Joplin; daughter, Lauren Price of St. Louis; sons, Conor Price of Joplin and Ethan Price of St. Louis; brother, Darin Price (Hannah) of Anderson, Missouri; sister, Dana Carey (Eric) of San Antonio, Texas; grandchild, Palmer Livezey; nieces and nephews, Lyla, Union, Kendra, and Sydney; plus, a host of extended family.

Craig is preceded in death by a son, Dalton Price.

Funeral services are planned for Monday, October 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Thornhill-Dillon Chapel in Joplin, with visitation to follow.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.