Alan H. Brice

1937 - 2016

BORN

1937

DIED

2016

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Alan Brice Obituary

Brice, Alan H.
Oct. 1, 1937 - Jul. 30, 2016
Alan H. Brice, 78 of Bradenton, Florida, peacefully passed away on July 30, 2016. He was born in New York City, New York on October 1, 1937 to Elizabeth and Alexander Brice. He moved to Tampa, FL at the age of 9. He graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1953 and was signed on as a Major League pitcher for the Cardinals then Chicago White Sox. Alan was a member in good standing of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. Alan was employed with the Public Defenders' Office as the Chief Investigator for the 12th Judicial Circuit which includes Manatee, Sarasota, and Desoto Counties. In 2003, he retired after 38 years. He was the owner of Brice Detective Agency for over 30 years. He was a devout Christian and attended Harvest United Methodist Church. Alan is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Kathy Brice. Alan is also survived by his brother, Tom Brice (Julie), and sister Betty Newman, nephews Tommy Brice II., and Brice Newman, niece Callie Erikson (Stuart). He is also survived by his children: Teresa L. Brice, Joseph A. Brice (Martha), Kenneth K. Brice (KeKe) and stepson Gregory S. Hatcher. Grandchildren: Clark A. Brice, Spencer A. Brice, Sasha N. Brice. Also his great nieces and nephews, Ella Erikson, Brooke Erikson, Audrey Brice, Kate Brice, Tommy Brice III., Graham Erikson, and his beloved Pom Zeus. Alan will always be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, his caring ways, and his dedicated work ethic. He will be in our hearts forever and will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Toale Brothers Funeral Home are handling the arrangements. The Celebration of Life service will take place at Harvest United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 3:00 PM. Located at 14305 Covenant Way, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202. Condolences can be received online at Toale Brothers Funeral Homes website (toalebrothers.com).

Published by Herald Tribune on Aug. 5, 2016.
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Alan. Pour out your heart to God
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