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Earl Rice Jr.
SPRINGFIELD - Earl Rice, Jr., went home to God on Feb. 23, 2013, at the age of 82 at St. John's Hospital.
Earl was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to Ernestine Rice and Earl Berry, Sr. He graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School and attended Langston University in Oklahoma. He was a member of Pavey Chapel CME in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was a member of the U.S. armed services and served in the Korean War. Mr. Rice retired from a 30 year career at Commonwealth Edison in 1991.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Rice; seven children and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Friday, Mar. 1, 2013, at Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1601 East Laurel Street, Springfield, IL 62703.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Service follows from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interment will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery on Monday, Mar. 4, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
Walker Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Earl RICE
Rosetta E Day
March 18, 2013
The family has my sympathy in your time of sorrow. May God give you peace.
Elvia Washington
March 15, 2013
May the peace of the Holy spirit walk you through this time in your life with the lost of your father. Mr Rice was a good man who will be missed on earth but present in heaven will be most welcome.
Paulette Boyd
March 6, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss of your Mother and Father. I loved them both they where wonderful wonderful people and they will be missed.
Cokeydo Alley
March 4, 2013
Grand Pa Rice, This was a bitter sweet visit to say good by to you. I miss ou sitting in the window and seeing you smile as i walk up the the walk way. You were a good father figure in my life and all of us grand children. I will miss taking on the phone with you and teasing you about being nice to he nurses at the hospital, And about you eating ice cream. I love you with all my heart. Cokeydo Alley
Glenece Banks-Atwater
March 2, 2013
To the Rice Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during your time of bereavement. May God's grace & mercy continue to be with you.
Clarence M. Banks, Jr. & Glenece Banks-Atwater (former Randall Court neighbors)
St John's - Information Desk
March 2, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss. May God Be With You and Your Family
Patricia & Donald Carter
March 2, 2013
To the Rice-Bell family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. May each of you continue to be involved in the community and give back as your father did. As you go forth, remember all the good he as done, his smile and his laughter.
March 1, 2013
To the Rice family I was sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Rice. My family will keep you in our prayers.
Shirley-Jackson Rouse
March 1, 2013
You have our deepest sympathy. God Bless you and family during this time of sorrow.
Harry Johnson
March 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 1, 2013
May Our Prayers Be With The Rice Family Today and Always. Kalah Lewis & Family
Ardis Bryant
March 1, 2013
Rice Family, My prayers are with you. I will miss my friend, Rest in Peace.
Ardis Bryant
Natosha Bryant
March 1, 2013
Laverne and Family,
Our deepest sympanty in the loss of your Father and Grandfather.
Neon and Natosha Bryant
Patricia (Pat) Barry
March 1, 2013
Dearest Yvonne and children--
A kinder soul will be hard to find. YR, you introduced me to Earl and your family in the mid 70's. Such wonderful memories. Thank you for your all the times, I may have taken for granted, that you and Earl so graciously gave of yourselves. RIP-wonderful man. Peace and Friendship Always
Katie Bryant
March 1, 2013
Family of Mr. Rice,
My prayers are with you at this difficult time. You all loved him, but God loved him more. Peace and great memories.
Katie Bryant
March 1, 2013
To the Rice family our prayers are with you. May God keep you strong.
Beck Family
March 1, 2013
Yvonne and Family,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
David Weisbaum & Family
Valerie M. Winston-Scott
February 28, 2013
To the Rice family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Everyone is in my prayers.
Robert Banks Jr & Family
February 28, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tony Hammons
February 28, 2013
Mr. Rice,
That's what I always called him. I grew up knowing him through my Dad and had the honor to work for him. Once I started to work along side him he told me. Hey you don' t need to call me Mr. Rice I told him you will always be Mr. Rice to me. My prayers are with the Rice family.
Stan Becker
February 28, 2013
Mrs Rice, Earl was my boss at the power plant. He was a great boss and a better friend. He always spoke highly of you
February 28, 2013
Names from my childhood. Yolanda - your mom was like a second mom to me growing up in the state house. I never drive down east Laurel without remembering coming to Earl & Yvonne's house. You have our prayers. Carol (Gillespie) Forestier - Lorraine Gillespie's daughter
BRENDA SUGGS
February 28, 2013
To the Rice Family, so sorry to hear of your lost.
Yoland and Laverne, you are in our thoughts and Prayers.
God Bless and keep all of you.
Brenda Suggs and Family
LaVon Fields
February 28, 2013
You're in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers.
February 27, 2013
To the entire Rice Family, please accept our sincere condolences. Earl was both a devoted husband and loving father who will be missed by all who had the pleasure of sharing his company.
-Allan & Janet Woodson
Carolyn (Sue) Dickerson
February 27, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 27, 2013
The Hunter Family would to send our prayer and thought out the Rice Family may God Bless all of you in your time of need. Luvenia Hunter and Family
Erskine & Eydie Route
February 27, 2013
All the old time hunters are slowly being hunted down. But it was so much fun. Great memories are still there.
Patrick Cain
February 27, 2013
Sincere condolences from the John L. Cain family.
Ron & Gilbert Dickerson
February 27, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary & Ron Carter
February 27, 2013
Dear Yvonne and Family, please accept our condolences in the passing of your loved one Earl Rice, Jr.
Alice &Nikki Tyus -Winters
February 27, 2013
Rice family so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Rice was truely one of the great ones.You all are in my prayers.
Jo Ann Barger & Family
February 27, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.
February 27, 2013
Family,
Our prayers are with you all!
Daddy Earl, was just that, he and my dad use to fuss and laugh, and those memories are what will keep us all during these times.
We are praying for you now and in the days to come.
Again, the memories are what will give a peace, and the words of encouragement, discipline in love, and support they gave us over the years is what we thank God for and never forget!!
Love you all!
Valerie
Randall Court has lost yet another legacy!
Arthur Carey Sr
February 27, 2013
So So Sorry
February 27, 2013
May GOD hold you and keep you in this home coming celebration. My prayers for strength goes out to the family during this painful time in your life. Just remember GOD has spoken and let us all say AMEN
Michele (Henderson) Wilson & Family
February 27, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
LISA RUSH & FAMILY
February 27, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Pat Beler-Taylor
February 27, 2013
Iam sorry for your loss.
Don Schluter
February 27, 2013
My condolences to the Rice family. I have always admired Mr Rice, and know he will be missed by his family. I am out of the city and will not be able to attend his services, but know my prayers are with all of you.
mary moore
February 27, 2013
To Rice family i will keep you in my prayers during this time for loss of your love one.
THE READUS FAMILY
February 27, 2013
CONDOLENCES TO THE RICE FAMILY
Mrs.Michael Bradley
February 27, 2013
Rice family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. I will cherish the memories living on Randall Ct.as a very nice neighbor sitting in his garage watching us all go to and from work.
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