Peninsula, Virginia
James Aaron Rice
Peninsula - James Aaron Rice, age 37, left us on February 24th, 2016. He was an amazing husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He attended Old Dominion University, was a lifelong fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but lovingly adopted his wife Ramona's beloved University of Virginia Wahoos. Together they have two children, Anderson James, age 9 and Addison Joy age 7, who love their father very much.
James is also survived by his mother, Felicita Rice; his father, Jim Rice; his sister Shannon Rice; his brother Nicholas Rice along with his wife, Ida and their two children. He was preceded in death by his best friend and the godfather of his children Matthew Keenan in July 2015. James also leaves numerous family, friends, and colleagues who have been unbelievably supportive to his family.
The family wishes for anyone who can to join us in a celebration of James' life on Tuesday March 1st. The visitation will be from 6:00pm - 7:00pm and the funeral service at 7:30pm both at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hampton, VA. Please dress comfortably as James would want everyone attending to just be themselves. Any donations in James' memory may be made to the Gloria Dei Memorial Fund for the Boy Scouts of America.
Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
James, it is so hard to believe that it has been two years since you departed. May you rest in peace. I know you are watching over Mona, Addie and AJ from heaven above. You will forever be missed and loved by your family and friends. Maggie Walker
Maggie Walker
February 25, 2019 | Portsmouth, VA | Coworker
I didn't know James that well but can say what a great big Teddy Bear of a guy he was. When I did see him it appeared he was a great father and a great husband. I feel for his 2 little kids, his Wife Mona, Lynn, Rick and the rest of his family and friends. Life without him will no doubt be hard and he will be missed. But Thank God for the memories you have had with him that you can cherish.
Somewhere down the road it will start to get easier day by day. It's hard to say when that will...
Carol Neff
March 03, 2016 | Hampton, VA
Our Condolences goes out to the entire Rice family we are so sorry for your loss. Jimmy use spent the night at my house as a child playing with my son Bryan. It was such a pleasure to see him grow up to be a fine young man. I would get so excited when he would bring his kids to my house for Trick -or Treat. May you rest in peace.
The Parents of Bryan Clinton
March 02, 2016 | Virginia Beach, VA
what a sad, sad thing when you loose your child, husband, father, brother. He was a very good person. He will be missed terribly. Rest in Peace Jimmy.
March 02, 2016
May God Bless you all during this time. I know he will forever be in many hearts. Sounds like he had a short but amazing life. Peace be with the Rice family as the days to come will be difficult. I will continue to pray for you.
Sharon Crews
March 01, 2016 | Manassas, VA
Rest In Peace Jimmy!
Thomas P Allen
March 01, 2016 | Berlin Germany
Debbie Davis
March 01, 2016 | Virginia Beach, VA
Wish we could be there to celebrate James' life. I'm sure the church will be packed with those he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Frank and Rebecca
Frank and Rebecca Grossman
February 29, 2016 | Scottsdale, AZ
The "Gentle Giant". We'll never forget him.
RIP Jimmy.
Dave and Sonia(Ti-Ti) Emmons
February 29, 2016