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Franklin Rice Obituary

FRANKLIN D. RICE, 70 ROCKFORD - Franklin D. Rice, 70, of Rockford died Thursday, May 12, 2011. Service at 1 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1720 Perry Bennett Way (formerly Morgan St.), with visitation from noon to time of service; the Rev. Perry Bennett will officiate. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State St. For full obituary go to Pondsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 18 to May 19, 2011.

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Ardine Rice-Tennial

May 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time and there after. Uncle Dee is gone, but never forgotten. I pray peace and love at this time during your bereavement. Ann, Mr. Rice & Gene, my thoughts and prayers go out to you for comfort and peace as you go on in the months and time ahead. Peace and blessings always, Ardine, Stan, Aiesha & Kevin Jr.

Tanya, Tyrique, and Tywaugn Rice

May 18, 2011

Uncle Dee, you will be missed by all... You've reached your destination and have gone on to meet your savior face to face...REST PEACEFULLY ~~ love always

Martha McKenzie-Jones

May 18, 2011

Ann,Sonny and Gene, I know we will all miss Dee Dee Baby. My lasting memory will be that no matter how sick he was if I called him that he would wake up and smile until the last day. We can't take his place but let's continue to fill the gap. Love and prayers for the entire family

michelle jaron jasmine bell

May 18, 2011

We love you Uncle Dee and you will always have a place in our hearts,you're gone but you will never be forgotten.

Rice family

May 18, 2011

May you rest in peace Uncle Dee I will see y'all when I get there Love you, Cheryl Rice and family

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