Everett Ray Rice

Everett Ray Rice of 4973 W. Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at his residence at the age of 60.

He was born on June 15, 1951 in Ashland, Kentucky to Cecil Rice and Ella (Taylor) Rice. He was married to Virginia Riggle, who preceded him in death.

He graduated from South Point High School, South Point, Ohio. He worked in the landscaping business until moving to Warsaw, Indiana in 1978. He was employed at White Metals in Warsaw until 1985. He worked at Splendor Boat Company in Silver Lake, Indiana for the past 12 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and canoeist, and he loved his dog Sadie.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son: Lee Rice (La Jolla, California); three brothers (all of Warsaw, Indiana); Kenneth (wife Tracy) Rice; Mark Rice; Jay (wife Patty) Rice ; and two sisters (both of South Point, Ohio): Sharon Rice and Susan Rice. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother and one sister.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from 4:00 a€" 7:00 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana.

His funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Slack and Wallace Funeral Home, 802 Solida Road, South Point, Ohio and officiated by Pastor Bob Chaffins. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Gardens in South Point, Ohio.

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