Rev. R.C. Rice
Star
Rev. R.C. Rice, 82, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 14, 2013 while surrounded by his family at Hospice Ministries, Ridgeland.
Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00pm today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Star Baptist Church with interment in Wesleyanna Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.
Rev. Rice was born in Harrisville on August 1, 1930, a son of the late Millard and Blanche Rice.
An ordained Baptist minister, he pastored many churches in Rankin County and surrounding areas, and served as chaplain at River Oaks Hospital for 23 years, Crossgates River Oaks for 25 years, as well as Hospice Ministries. He loved ministering to others in times of need and officiated many funerals and made countless hospital visits. He was a faithful member of Star Baptist Church and the Gideon's International for many years.
A veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War, he also owned and operated Pearl Grocery and Market in Pearl for 34 years.
He was an avid gardener and especially enjoyed sharing his prized tomatoes, broccoli and cabbage with anyone with whom he came in contact.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Rice.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Barbara Rice of Star; daughters, Sherrie Rice of Star and Pam Glass and husband Joel of Star; grandchildren, Olivia and Christopher Glass; and sisters, Maxine Taylor of Florence and Myrna Hammack of Brandon.
Memorials may be made to the Star Baptist Church Christian Life Center Fund or to the Baptist Children's Village through Star Baptist Church, P.O. Box 69, Star, MS 39167.
Visit baldwinleepearl.com to sign online guest register.
Published in Clarion Ledger on July 15, 2013
Star
Rev. R.C. Rice, 82, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 14, 2013 while surrounded by his family at Hospice Ministries, Ridgeland.
Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00pm today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Star Baptist Church with interment in Wesleyanna Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.
Rev. Rice was born in Harrisville on August 1, 1930, a son of the late Millard and Blanche Rice.
An ordained Baptist minister, he pastored many churches in Rankin County and surrounding areas, and served as chaplain at River Oaks Hospital for 23 years, Crossgates River Oaks for 25 years, as well as Hospice Ministries. He loved ministering to others in times of need and officiated many funerals and made countless hospital visits. He was a faithful member of Star Baptist Church and the Gideon's International for many years.
A veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War, he also owned and operated Pearl Grocery and Market in Pearl for 34 years.
He was an avid gardener and especially enjoyed sharing his prized tomatoes, broccoli and cabbage with anyone with whom he came in contact.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Rice.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Barbara Rice of Star; daughters, Sherrie Rice of Star and Pam Glass and husband Joel of Star; grandchildren, Olivia and Christopher Glass; and sisters, Maxine Taylor of Florence and Myrna Hammack of Brandon.
Memorials may be made to the Star Baptist Church Christian Life Center Fund or to the Baptist Children's Village through Star Baptist Church, P.O. Box 69, Star, MS 39167.
Visit baldwinleepearl.com to sign online guest register.
Published in Clarion Ledger on July 15, 2013
Rev. R.C. Rice
Star
Rev. R.C. Rice, 82, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 14, 2013 while surrounded by his family at Hospice Ministries, Ridgeland.
Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00pm today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Star Baptist Church with interment in Wesleyanna Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.
Rev. Rice was born in Harrisville on August 1, 1930, a son of the late Millard and Blanche Rice.
An ordained Baptist minister, he pastored many churches in Rankin County and surrounding areas, and served as chaplain at River Oaks Hospital for 23 years, Crossgates River Oaks for 25 years, as well as Hospice Ministries. He loved ministering to others in times of need and officiated many funerals and made countless hospital visits. He was a faithful member of Star Baptist Church and the Gideon's International for many years.
A veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War, he also owned and operated Pearl Grocery and Market in Pearl for 34 years.
He was an avid gardener and especially enjoyed sharing his prized tomatoes, broccoli and cabbage with anyone with whom he came in contact.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Rice.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Barbara Rice of Star; daughters, Sherrie Rice of Star and Pam Glass and husband Joel of Star; grandchildren, Olivia and Christopher Glass; and sisters, Maxine Taylor of Florence and Myrna Hammack of Brandon.
Memorials may be made to the Star Baptist Church Christian Life Center Fund or to the Baptist Children's Village through Star Baptist Church, P.O. Box 69, Star, MS 39167.
Visit baldwinleepearl.com to sign online guest register.
Published in Clarion Ledger on July 15, 2013
Star
Rev. R.C. Rice, 82, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 14, 2013 while surrounded by his family at Hospice Ministries, Ridgeland.
Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00pm today at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Star Baptist Church with interment in Wesleyanna Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the church.
Rev. Rice was born in Harrisville on August 1, 1930, a son of the late Millard and Blanche Rice.
An ordained Baptist minister, he pastored many churches in Rankin County and surrounding areas, and served as chaplain at River Oaks Hospital for 23 years, Crossgates River Oaks for 25 years, as well as Hospice Ministries. He loved ministering to others in times of need and officiated many funerals and made countless hospital visits. He was a faithful member of Star Baptist Church and the Gideon's International for many years.
A veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War, he also owned and operated Pearl Grocery and Market in Pearl for 34 years.
He was an avid gardener and especially enjoyed sharing his prized tomatoes, broccoli and cabbage with anyone with whom he came in contact.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Rice.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Barbara Rice of Star; daughters, Sherrie Rice of Star and Pam Glass and husband Joel of Star; grandchildren, Olivia and Christopher Glass; and sisters, Maxine Taylor of Florence and Myrna Hammack of Brandon.
Memorials may be made to the Star Baptist Church Christian Life Center Fund or to the Baptist Children's Village through Star Baptist Church, P.O. Box 69, Star, MS 39167.
Visit baldwinleepearl.com to sign online guest register.
Published in Clarion Ledger on July 15, 2013
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