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Peter Trice Obituary
He was born in Morvin, Ala. September 20, 1921, and grew up in Thomasville, Ala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Alba Trice and Nell Shahan Trice; and his sister, Elizabeth Trice Nichols.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Ruby Webb Trice; his daughter, Amy Ruth Trice of Tuscaloosa; his sons, Peter Alba Trice III of Tuscaloosa, Jack Stewart Trice (April) of Carrollton, Ga., and Daniel Webb Trice of Denver, Colo.; his grandchildren, Patrick Stewart Trice, Lauren Ashton Trice, and Cameron Jackson Trice, all of Carrollton, Ga., and Peter Alba Trice IV and Mary Emily Trice of Tuscaloosa; their mother, Elaine Trice Kizire; and a sister, Nanelle Trice Adams (Jack) of Grove Hill.
Dr. Trice attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, and did his residency in pediatrics at Denver Children's Hospital. He then moved to Tuscaloosa where he practiced pediatrics from 1953 to 1989. He had a very rewarding career and was very much loved by his many patients.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Clark, Jamey Derrington, Corey DaDonna, Tommy Jamison, Doug Nelson, Michael McGuire, Patrick Trice, and Pete Trice.
Honorary pallbearers are the members of the 7 a.m. Cardiac Rehab Group at Fitness One, and the members of the Aldersgate Sunday School class at Forest Lake United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Forest Lake United Methodist Church, or the charity of one's choice.
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for Peter Trice
Chris Hinkle
January 4, 2012
Dr. Trice was a great man. He was my doctor from birth until I left for the military in the mid-1980s. God bless the family until we are all reunited at the greatest of all homecomings with Christ!
Sarah Ann Higgins
December 28, 2011
Dear Trice Family,
I was so sad to hear that Dr. Trice had passed away. I have such wonderful memories of him all through out my childhood, not only as a compassionate pediatrician, but as Dan's dad and "Dr. Bump" at swim meets. He was a true southern gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Joyce McFerrin
December 24, 2011
We will never forget Dr.Trice. He was such a caring doctor to my two children. What a special man. May God be with his sweet family at this time
Dana Daniel
December 23, 2011
Dr. Trice was a patient and kind practioner of pediatrics. As a physician, his skill and compassion were unequaled. His leadership extended to the fostering the learning of many nursing students at DCH School of Nursing. As my mothers (Madge Daniel)friend, and my siblings and my pediatrician, he was loved and admired. Dr Trice, you will be missed.
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Kathy/Connie Remaley
December 22, 2011
To the Trice Family,
We are saddened to hear of Dr. Trice's passing. May God grant you the peace and serenity necesary to get you through time time of sadness.
Laurie Sullivan
December 22, 2011
Dr. Trice was my doctor as a child, when I had a daughter I knew I wanted him to be hers too. He told me once that I was a good mother, you can't imagine how good that made a young mother feel. He was a wonderful, caring and loving doctor and a great man. He will be greatly missed.
Jerome Hathcock
December 22, 2011
Had a wonderfull time geting to know and work with Dr Trice at Fitness One. Hope I in some way made his journey here on earth better as he did mine!Great loving heart that will be missed by many.
Anne House
December 22, 2011
Amy,so sorry for the loss of your father.
David Beauchamp
December 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Dr Trice was my doctor and my brother Lees Dr.
David Beauchamp Atlanta, GA.
Melanie Edwards
December 22, 2011
What a true southern gentleman and awesome pediatrician!! My mother tells the story of how Dr. Trice stayed up all night with me in the hospital as a baby because I was so dehydrated. He stayed by my bedside and encouragied them. What dedication and compassion! Believe me.... I know we were not special but he made my parents feel special and like I was even more special. I'm sure there are many more stories like this ! It was amazing that he still remembered his patients and enjoyed "seeing" them in his latter years, although his vision was poor . What a legacy!
Virginia Taylor
December 22, 2011
Dear Amy and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Much love,
Virginia
Neil Hobson
December 22, 2011
Dr Trice was the very best pediatrician ever. All 3 of our children were his patients. Both of our boys"initiated" him at there first visit and that is a memory of a lifetime. He just laughed it off. To the family, our family considered him not only a fantastic doctor, but a dear friend. Our prayer is that God's love and care will be upon your family in the days and weeks ahead. He will be missed by so many for sure. God Bless.
Neil and Debbie Hobson
Tuscaloosa, Al
Dr. David Nelson
December 22, 2011
dear Family: Dr. Trice was the epitome of a true Southern gentleman. We relayed the sad news to both Mary Frances & Lee Otts of Brewton, Jim & Lib Otts Bird of Forkland, and they join us in sending their heartfelt condolences. Love, Paul & Mary Otts Nelson, David Nelson
Jackie Brodsky
December 22, 2011
Amy,
May God be close to you and your family during this time of the loss of your father. I did not grow up in Tuscaloosa and thus never had the pleasure of having Dr. Trice as a pediatrician, but from reading the rest of the tributes he sounds a lot like my family doctor from Massachusetts who had an unmatched bedside manner, often went out of his way to drive patients to the hospital (like my father) when they needed to be admitted, and passed away shortly before his 90th birthday.
May you be comforted by your memories and the support of your family and friends and the large community of Dr. Trice's former patients and co-workers.
Carol-Sue Nix
December 21, 2011
To the family of Dr. Trice,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I remember the many times I went as a child to Dr. Trice. Though it was many years ago, I remember him as a very gentle doctor. If I could have kept him as my doctor for all times I would have. He will be missed.
Sarah Weller
December 21, 2011
Mrs. Trice, I am a retired nurse who had the privilege of working with your husband. He was also the Physician for my children until I left Alabama. Please know that I am praying for you in this time of grief; May God's mercy surround you and His arms hold you close.
Darryl Hardin
December 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Dr. Trice was our family pediatrician and I regretted reaching the age of having to see a doctor for adults. He had such a kind and gentle manner and was so reassuring to children during times of sickness and fear.
Catherine Givens
December 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Peter A. Trice's family during this difficult time. He was my children's Dr and one of the best in Tuscaloosa. He will surely be missed. Catherine Howard Givens
Monica Hill
December 21, 2011
What a wonderful man, he truly left his mark on this town. He was my pediatrician and we would all be so lucky if we still had pediatricians more like him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Debbie Benefield-Wallace
December 21, 2011
So sorry to hear of Dr. Trice's death. He was my doctor as a baby and my children's doctor. We loved him so much.He was the best doctor in Tuscaloosa.
Debbie Benefield Wallace
Gloria Benefield Fisher
Mike Tillery
December 21, 2011
Sad to hear about Dr.Trice.He was my Pediatrician.One of the best doctors in Tuscaloosa.He was a friend to everyone.
Vera Mitchell
December 21, 2011
To the entire Dr.Peter Trice family I am so sorry for your great loss.Dr.Trice was a wonderful doctor and a loving and caring person to all who came in his presence. He took prefect care of my children and I will always remember his gentleness. May GOD in HIS loving mercy comfort you now and in days to come.His sweet memories you have in your heart will always keep Dr. Trice with you.GOD bless you.I also worked at the hospital with Dr. Trice.
Karen Walker
December 21, 2011
There are no words that will erase the pain you feel or fill the emptiness left behind from the death of your loved one. Dr. Trice was a remarkable, compassionate man. May God grant you peace during this difficult time and bless you in the days to follow.
Sharon
December 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family at this sad time. Dr. Trice was my personal pediatrician and when I had children...there wasn't even a choice. He had to be theirs as well. He was wonderful in everyway. I owe him much gratitude for his dedication and caring ways to me and my family. He will be missed.
charlotte hanly
December 21, 2011
for many yars my mother has told me a story of how dr. trice saved my life when a strain of measles took the lives of many children in this area in the early 1960s. i am grateful to this wonderful man, whose dedication to the children of tuscaloosa county was unmatched. by the grace of god go i and by the healing ability of dr. trice. may the comfort of the Holy Spirit be with his son peter and his entire family. surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives and we will dwell in the house of the lord forever.
MJ M
December 21, 2011
Dr Trice was truly one of the best doctors in Tuscaloosa. He was my doctor until he retired and remains my favorite. Thank you for all you did for Tuscaloosa, Dr Trice. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Melissa Harbin-Tierce
December 21, 2011
Dr. Trice was my Pediatrician. He cared for and treated myself, and two brothers. We loved him dearly and I seen him a year ago and he remembered my name. I truly wish he would have been able to practice to give my daughter the same kind of gentle care as he gave all his patients. I Love you Dr. Trice and you will be greatly missed but gallently remembered.
Felecia Gilliam
December 21, 2011
Mrs. Trice and family,
I am so sorry for the loss. He was truly one of the best Doctors I have ever known. On one occassion, my niece was very sick and he came out of the office, jumped in the car with them and rode to the hospital. That is a caring doctor. Thanks Dr Trice for taking care of my children and my nieces and nephews for so many years.
Shirley L. Brown
December 21, 2011
I am saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Trice. I worked for him from 1965 - 1968, and he was one of the most caring, kind people I've ever known. On the first day of my job, I remember him asking that a child's mother be called so he could see how that child was doing following his recent office visit. That's how caring he was. He didn't wait to be called, he would check on his patients himself. May God bless and comfort all of his family members and friends mourning his loss.
Delores Smith
December 21, 2011
I could write a book full of all the wonderful memories I have of Dr. Trice and the entire family. He was such a wonderful doctor and man. My prayers for comfort and peace for all of you. Delores Dominick Smith
Mic Herring
December 21, 2011
GOD grants us, "Three score and ten" under the premise that we follow his tenets. This man's legacy should be proof. He is 1 of the reasons that I am here. What a GREAT man!. May GOD be with you during this time.
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