Frederic R. Rice, Jr.

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Biography: Frederic R. Rice, Jr., 89, passed away on September 29, 2018 at the Arkansas Hospice Ottenheimer In-Patient Center in Little Rock. Fred was born in Little Rock on September 4, 1929, the only child of Frederic R. Rice and Angie Sutton Rice. Fred married Selma Havner Rice and they had one child, Russell A. Rice. Fred was a member of Second Baptist Church and a veteran. Fred was a keen observer of the life of his hometown and its citizens throughout his 89 years. He selflessly devoted himself to others, especially Selma, during her long battle with cancer, and his beloved grandson, Russell Louis (?Bubba?) Rice. Fred is survived by Russell, his grandchildren, Heather Rice, Erica Tamayo and Bubba Rice, and his great-grandchildren, Madison Rice, Marley McMullen, Leala Winter, Gabriel Alexander Tamayo, Riley Nichol Tamayo and Benjamin Everett Tamayo. He is also survived by his niece, Brenda (Sam) Long, his cousin, Howard (Wanda) McCurry, Bubba?s mother and step-father, Stephanie and Robert Pewterbaugh, and Steve Bauman, his close friend for the last 35 years. Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Earl Ladd Cemetery, Danville, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children?s Hospital. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ruebel Funeral Home.

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#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God

Lynette Brooks

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Fred was the sweetest person ive ever known. I pray his wings are as huge as his heart was here on earth. I love you Fred and I will miss you dearly. Thank you for all that you ever did for my kids and me. You were my saving grace more than once. Fly high sir.

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Condolences to the Rice family and friends, may the many memories you shared together and the passing of time help to bring you a measure of calmness. Soon all pain, suffering and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:4,5)

Carlos and Becca Tamayo

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Grantpa Fred you will be missed. Your great grandchildren Gabriel, Riley, and Benjamin loved you and enjoyed the moments we shared may you rest in peace

Elizabeth Minshall

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Fred was a great man and will be missed by all. We are sorry for your loss.

Thomas Spidle

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was an acquaintance of Fred and always enjoyed his company when we were together.

My condolences to his family. It is always hard to lose a loved one.

God Bless.

deborah adkins

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

RUSSELL & GRANDCHILDERN WE ARE SEW SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR LOSS OUR PRAYER,S ARE WITH YOU ALL
DEBORAH CHUCK DUFF & BRYAN ADKINS CHILDERN OF
LATE CHARLES & PATRICA ADKINS

Greg and Portia Pierce

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Stephanie and family, we are so sorry for your loss . Grandpa Fred was a great man . You and your kids did a great job caring for and looking after him . He will truly be missed

Tami Harts

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My Dearest Fred, I am truly honornered to have been apart of your elderly life. You were always such a joy to be around and your giving heart was never unoticed. Your love for Selma as well as your love for your family was strong and evident. There was nothing that would stop you from doing you. You loved your coffee, BE&C biscuit from McD's and reading the obituary every morning. You will never be forgotten Fred and now you can reconnect with all your loved ones that moved especially Selma. What a celebration you're having and knowing you're smiling down on us saying thank you. Fred, you're more then welcome and thank you. With all my love, May you RIP.

Beth Duchesneau

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

"Grandpa Fred" was one of the kindest souls. I had the honor of knowing him as a child through my little brothers' cub scout pack. He was very quiet, but always had a smile on his face. He will be forever missed.

Wendi perry

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Grandpa Fred was a amazing man He will be missed by many he had a Beautiful heart love you grandpa Fred we will miss you prayers for the family love the Perry family

Marie Wilkins

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry. He was a Angel on this earth.

Frederic R. Rice, Jr.

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