Howard Walter Rice, 85, of Danville, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, at his home.
He was born Jan. 17, 1924, in Allerton, the son of Lyle and Pearl (Whitehead) Rice. He married Mary Webb on Dec. 10, 1948, at the First Baptist Church in Danville. She survives.
Howard is also survived by his son, Kenny Rice of Danville; one sister, Marjorie (Rusty) Billiott of Texas state; and close friends, Cheryl Weller, Dennis and Jo Wood, Dode Greene, the Smiths and the Hendersons. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Howard graduated from Allerton High School. After graduation he served in the United States Army with the 132nd Engineer Company during World War II. He started working at the Danville Veterans Hospital on June 25, 1946, and worked there until his retirement on March 21, 1980. He enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors, including camping, fishing, boating, and mushroom hunting. He also loved his pet dogs. Howard was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and active in NARFE.
A celebration of the life of Howard Rice will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Sunset Funeral Home in Danville. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery in Danville. Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made in Howard’s name to the American Cancer Society.
E-mail condolences may be sent to his family at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
Photos
HOWARD WALTER RICENone/Commercial-News(Click for larger image)
CAREER MINDED INDIVIDUALS SEARCHING FOR A HOME We offer HOME ON WEEKENDS!! 2500 miles per week 100% no touch freight No force dispatch to NYC. Safety & ...>MORE
DENTAL HYGIENIST POSITION, part time and or as needed. Send resume to P.O. Box 1172, Tompkinsville, KY 42167.
MANAGEMENT (KEYHOLDER) POSITION WITH LOCAL shoe store. Exciting career opportunity. Retail experience preferred. Competitive benefit package. Apply at SHOE SHOW, 2...>MORE
ELECTRICIAN WANTED. KY LICENSE PREFERRED. OSHA 10 hr. 10+ years exp., commercial, EOE, Drug free workplace. Job is located in Glasgow, KY. Interested applicants c...>MORE
ADULT THERAPIST LifeSkills has a full-time Adult Therapist position available for our service center in Metcalfe County. The position is...>MORE
EXPERIENCED DENTAL ASSISTANT NEEDED to work 2-3 days a week in a busy dental office, emphasizing in oral surgery. Pay commensurate on experience & backgroun...>MORE
LOOKING FOR A GREAT AUTO DEAL?..... Looking to buy or sell? Check here for the Premium Auto Section. You can post an ad with unlimited text and ...>MORE
2002 HONDA TRIKE GL-1800 40k miles. Asking $27,000. For more info call 270-404-2959.
GREAT LOCATION! BEAUTIFUL WELL KEPT HOME at 97 Garet Way (Garnett Grove Subd.) 3 BR, 2 BA, finished basement, 2 car garage, approx. 2,000 sq. ft., mature landsca...>MORE
5 BR, 2 BA DOUBLE WIDE ON 2 ACRES. In Park City area, Partly remodeled. For rent or rent to own. $600 mo. plus $600 deposit. 270-646-6774.
GLASGOW CITY, LARGE 2 BR APARTMENT, C/H/A, close to hospital, fridge & range furnished, W/D hook-up. Dep. & references required. $375 mo. Call 270-773-5189 or 270-...>MORE
3 BR, 2 BA, MOBILE HOME, CENTRAL H/A, all electric, 14'x70', $350 mo. + $75 dep. to move in. Sewer & garbage furnished. Call for details. 590-0775 or 590-0779...>MORE
2 BR, 1 BA 209B FORRESTER RD. 1 CAR GARAGE, appliances furnished, large living room. $450 mo. plus $400 dep. 270-576-7271....>MORE
2 BR, 1 1/2 BA NEWLY CONSTRUCTED TOWN HOUSES, UR, appliances furnished, service animals only. Beside post office in Edmonton. On Grissom Cr. 646-8572.
Print this story
E-mail this story
