Dilford Otto Price, Jr.

Dilford Otto Price, Jr., age 72 of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Watertown, NY. He was born September 15, 1953 in Charleston, WV, the son of Dilford Sr. And Gaye (Halstead) Price. 

Dilford graduated from West Virginia University in 1974 with a degree in Electrical Engineering with a Mining Option. Throughout his career he worked at numerous mines across West Virginia. Dilford’s electrical knowledge and dedication to safety left a lasting impact on the lives of many miners who worked alongside him underground. 

Beyond his career in the mines, Dilford was a true outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and spending countless hours on the Salmon River (Paradise Hole). When he wasn’t on the river he enjoyed relaxing on the front porch of his beloved “Camp Carr” cabin in Sandy Creek, NY. 

Dilford is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lavora Diane (Hayhurst) Price; sons, Brian M. Price and Nathaniel T. Price (Oriana); daughter, Angela R. Lanham (Jonathan); granddaughters, Piper, Madelyn and Anouk; and grandsons, Beckett and Beau. He is also survived by two sisters; Wanda Dotson (Jack) and Sherry Mengeu (Gary); as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. 

A Celebration of Life took place Saturday, July 11th at Coopers Rock. 

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