Dexter Lee Price-Purley, Donor

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He will live on in our hearts...

My son Dexter was terribly hurt in a car accident. He was 26 years old; he was my third son. His father and I, and his two older brothers and little sister made a decision to have something good come out of this tragedy. We wanted to donate his kidneys to someone in need who would get a second chance at life. My mother was a donor, and she said if someone could use the tissue or organs why let them go to waste. My son mentioned that he would like to do what grandma did: donate. My son was quiet; he was kind, and he loved his family. His family was at his side until the end. He had just caught his first big catfish the weekend before. He loved to play hacky sack and he loved to do movie quotes. He was born and raised in Arizona, and he graduated from high school. He was handsome and a great speller. He liked to camp, and was a wonderful son and brother. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He helped two women with his donation of kidneys and we are happy that those families didn’t lose their loved ones. We are sad he will never marry or have children or grow old. As his mother I will miss him every day of my life. The pain is still raw, because it has only been two months since his passing. We had a beautiful memorial for him. I was there when he took his first breath and I was there when he took his last. I am a donor and his brothers and sister are also donors. He will live on in the women he saved and in our hearts.

I would like thank the Donor Network of Arizona. They were kind and understanding of our wishes and made arrangements to follow them. They made beautiful memorial cards for us and made sure we were treated with respect and kindness. Rest in Peace my son; I will love you always.


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  1. September 15th, 2021 | Luis |

    Dexter was a really good friend to me in middle school at BMMS. I have good memories hanging out with him around Prescott Valley and going to the battle of the bands concerts way back when they were at Mountain Valley park. Going bowling with him on fridays when we were in 8th grade. I'm sad to see that he is gone but I'm glad that I met him and that we shared some moments in this life.
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    • April 18th, 2023 | Julie Price |

      Thank you so much for those kind words and memories I will be forever grateful for those kind words His brothers and sister thank you

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  2. December 2nd, 2016 | Demi |

    Such a touching story! My love will be with you all for your loss. Donating his organs is a hard decision for a lot of people. But I know the strength it takes, your family is very strong. I have been a registered organ donor the last couple years. I would want to help save as many lives as I could when I can no longer continue in this life. I hope this story passes on for many to see and to open their eyes to our reality. Donate! It will save someone's life! Dexter's story shares the gift of giving life.
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  3. December 2nd, 2016 | Demi |

    Such a touching story! My love will be with you all for your loss. Donating his organs is a hard decision for a lot of people. But I know the strength it takes, your family is very strong. I have been a registered organ donor the last couple years. I would want to help save as many lives as I could when I can no longer continue in this life. I hope this story passes on for many to see and to open their eyes to our reality. Donate! It will save someone's life! Dexter's story shares the gift of giving life.
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  4. December 1st, 2016 | Ashley |

    Dexter is and always was a special person. I could be very upset and he had a way of making me smile. After hearing about Dexter being a donor and knowing my grandma received tissues because of donors, i decided to become a donor myself. I want to thank Dexter and his family for reminding us to be generous and loving.
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