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Bradford Rice Obituary
Memphis, TN
Bradford H. Rice, 97 of Memphis passed away June 14, 2016. He was born December 5, 1918 in New Haven, CT and graduated from Yale University in 1941. He served in the 45th Field Artillery Bn./8th Inf. Division during WWII. He worked 24 years with International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce in Memphis. After retiring he worked with International Enterprises, Nile imports and was a Memphis representative for Language Services. He volunteered with Memphis In May from 1977-1990 and was a member, past president and director for Mid-South Exporters Roundtable. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Grace Burnette. He is survived by his children Alan E. Rice of Memphis, TN and Barbara Burnett of Montpelier, VT. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 18 from 12-2 pm and a graveside service will immediately follow with U.S. Army honors at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119.
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Rex Enoch
June 18, 2016
Remembering Brad and Mary with deep gratitude and deep affection. Love, Rex and Nan Enoch
June 17, 2016
Alan and Barbara, Uncle Brad was a good man and a loving husband to Aunt Mary Grace. We always wished they lived closer so we could see them and you both more often, but you all have always been in our thoughts and prayers. Love and sympathy from all of us, Edith Mars Boy
June 16, 2016
Alan and Barbara, your Colorado cousins send their deep sympathies on the passing of your father. He was a wonderful brother to our mom and was deeply loved by her. Now in Heaven there is a reunion between Edith and Brad! Our oldest sister, Lori, is laughing with them, too! We send our prayers and love, Debby,Pam,& Betsey
Carolyn Emond
June 16, 2016
Dear Alan and Barbara, your Dad, my Uncle Brad, was an amazing man and wonderful husband to your dear sweet mom. I know we didn't get the opportunity to see you or them as often as other relatives but loved them and you just as much . My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love, Carolyn Mars Emond
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
June 16, 2016
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