Friday, May 9, 2014

George Rice Jr.



George Rice Jr., 84, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away peacefully surrounded by his family May 6, 2014.  George was born December 16, 1929 in LeFlore County, OK to George Addison & Nancy (Gabbard) Rice.  He was a veteran of the US Navy.  George worked in logistics for General Dynamics Corp. retiring in 1991 after 35 years.  George was a member of the Southpark Baptist Church, OKC where he served as a deacon and was in the Promise Keepers Volunteer group.  He was a beloved husband, father, grand and great grandfather, uncle & friend.   He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 sister, 5 brothers; son, George Michael Rice; daughter, Cynthia Gaye Rice.



Survivors include his wife of 64 years 10 months, Martha (Baldwin) Rice of the home;

Daughter, Treva Kay Rice of St. Louis, MO; granddaughter, Treva Cynthia Rice; great granddaughters, Meagan & Maya Gramlin; other relatives, loved ones & many friends.



Services will be 2 pm, Monday, May 12, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Pastor Pete Dominguez & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.

The family will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-6 pm to visit with relatives & friends.


1 comment:

  1. Sending condolences to the Rice family on this devastating loss.
    Kind regards,
    Denise Dickerson
    PRIDE Coordination Core

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