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Blair Rice Obituary
He was born Jan. 3, 1968, in New London, Wis., son of Gail Lee Huffstetler Rice and the late Daniel Blair Rice.
Blair was a good husband, son and father. He was a hard working man who set an example for his children.He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and he was a wonderful cook. He was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church, Bessemer City, where he served as an usher, Sunday school teacher, Secre-tary/Treasurer and a bus driver. He was a Godly man who loved and was committed to Jesus Christ.
A celebration of Blair's life will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Sunnyside Baptist Church, 1631 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City, officiated by Pastor Michael Blair Rice and the Rev. David Poteat.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Interment will be in the church cemetery following the service on Sunday.
In addition to his mother, Gail Rice, Blair is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Betty Lou Rice; sons, Michael Blair Rice and wife Sabrina, Ricky Lennon Tscheiller; daughter, Wendy Rose Cherka; brothers, Danny Owens, Jeffrey Rice, Terry Rice, Scott Rice; sisters, Page Medlin, Colleen Rice; grandchil-dren, Sophie and Micah Rice, Faith and Caroline Cherka; special aunt, Ninnie Cox; beloved dog, Pre-cious.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by, grandparents, Linwood and Mary Huffstetler, Luther and Arnee Rice.
Memorials may be sent to Sunnyside Baptist Church, 1631 Tryon Courthouse Road, Bessemer City, NC 28016.
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia, 704-867-5521.
Condolences may be sent to greenefuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Blair Rice
Mark Huffstetler
January 3, 2023
All these years later and you are still thought of and missed often. I can´t help but think of the memories we shared. I hope to see you again one fine day. I miss you.
Mark Huffstetler
January 3, 2020
I think of my cousin very often. He was like my younger brother. I miss his smile and his laughter. Im glad he found God and is in his presence. That makes it a little easier to not see him.
Glenda "Ninnie" Cox
January 14, 2015
Blair, you were like a son to me and a brother to Mark & Dawn. I was there when you were born and I was there when you went to be with the Lord. I know you are happier now and I will miss you always
Glenda "Ninnie" Cox
January 14, 2015
You will always be my baby boy. You were like a son to me and a brother to Mark and Dawn. I was there when you were born and I was there when you went home to be with the Lord. I will miss you always.
joe picklesimer
January 11, 2015
i havent seen blair in a long time i really hate to hear about his passing .i will have all of you in my prayers.
Diane Bynum
January 11, 2015
Walking the streets of gold.
Gene Huffstetller
January 11, 2015
Rest in peace cuz, i will always remember our memory's that we shared, Love you always!
annette blake
January 11, 2015
hairnet loves you baby boy, rest in peace
annette blake
January 10, 2015
i love love you sweet boy, rest in peace
Mark & Nancy Huffstetler
January 9, 2015
We are so sorry for the loss of a very special cousin. He always made us smile and laugh. We will miss him greatly. We will keep his family in our prayers. Thank you Blair for being in our lives.
January 9, 2015
Betty Lou, we are saddened to hear of your loss of Blair.Our prayers are with you and the family during the difficult days ahead. Love and Prayers, Sandy & Ronnie Howell
Karen Campbell Whitaker
January 9, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss Betty Lou and your familys. Also my Condolences to his mother and son. Your all in my prayer's. God Bless You at this time and always.
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