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Steven Cordell Rice

1989 - 2020

Steven Cordell Rice obituary, 1989-2020, Gary, IN

BORN

1989

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street

Gary, Indiana

Steven Rice Obituary

Steven Cordell Rice, age 30, departed this life on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He attended Gary Roosevelt and East Chicago Central High. Steven was preceded in death by his grandparents Simon & LaVerne Rice and Otis Campbell; brother Kerry Rice Jr.; uncles Ernest Wilson, Marvin Brown, Willie, Ronnie and Alfred Rice; aunts Ernestine Morgan, Sabrina Taylor and Karen Rice. Steven leaves to cherish his memories father Kerry (Sharnita) Rice, mother Rhonda Campbell (Corey) Ridgell, grandmother Ruth Brown, children Shaniya, Anthony, and Justice Rice; sisters Vanessa Campbell and Jenee (Quinn-lee) Ralph; brothers Michael Strong, Stefen Rice and JaCorey Ridgell; aunts Susan (Sherman) Evans; Lisa, Toni and Tina Seals; uncles Kenny (Stephanie), Kirby (Toi), Lawrence Rice and Albert Brown. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 12pm-8pm family hour 6pm-8pm. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020, 2pm, all services will be held at Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home, 4209 Grant St., Gary, IN 46408 for family and close friends. Burial/Interment will be held Privately.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2020.

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Pamela Epps

July 4, 2025

5 years too long , we need you more than I knew and miss you more than you know ❤

Shanay

March 25, 2025

I will always love and miss you until we meet again forever n my heart forever my cousin/brother/best friends my Right Hand Man

Pamela

July 4, 2024

We miss you so much

Kyrin Rice

April 15, 2024

Last thing you told me when you were by my side was never change who I am and I never will you are forever with me from the heart

Poochie

August 11, 2023

Happy Belated bday , you know we partied for you

D'Angelo McClure

August 10, 2023

Love and miss you bro

Pamela Epps

July 4, 2023

3 years too long, we missing you ❤

Aalayah

July 3, 2023

i miss uu so much cant wait to see uu up there

PAMELA EPPS

May 25, 2022

MISSING YOU LIKE CRAZY ! ALWAYS AND FOREVER IN OUR MIND AND HEARTS . WATCH OVER US!

justice R

May 22, 2022

i will forever love and miss you dad.

Sonya Parks-Causey

July 18, 2020

May God continue to bring healing to your family

Karlton & Tammy Clanton

July 18, 2020

May God continue to keep you in his perfect peace.

Mahogany Covington

July 18, 2020

We Love You Peanut Until We Meet Again

phyllis danzy

July 17, 2020

my heart is heavy to have to except that god needed him more for his new assignment. god knows best his smile would light a room when ever he comes in and his spirt would warm your soul. he was the smallest of the two but his spirt was the strongest. will miss you so much rest in peace Steven Cordell Ernest Rice.

RITA

July 17, 2020

Love ya! See u in heaven.

Erynn Washington

July 17, 2020

I can never forgot about a person as Great as you !! We miss you so much down here already . Rest up Peanut .
Love

Louis Hutch

July 17, 2020

Ion even know wat to say Nut but luv ya cuz u really hurt me wit dis

Liz Richmond

July 17, 2020

Prayers
R.I.P

Sharday Brewer

July 17, 2020

Sup cuz u shocked me wit this ONE rest up until We meet again LOVE U STEVEN A.K.A PEANUT/ANIMAL

Charles Bingham

July 16, 2020

Never gone forget you Nut rest up u always gone be here to me

Y'all will always be my little cousins no matter how old we get. I love y'all always c

Ivory Taylor

July 16, 2020

VERONICA Fields

July 16, 2020

We became friends when i enter in y'all home for the first time i felt welcome from then on i really appreciate that I am going to miss you

Prophetess Valerie Spurlock

July 16, 2020

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.may god continually to bless you this my prayer Amen,

Pamela Epps

July 16, 2020

You really broke our hearts with this one , but well love you always and forever
Poochie & Juju

Justice Rice

July 16, 2020

Love you daddy and I will never forget you , Juju

DANGELO MCCLURE

July 16, 2020

To the family my deepest condolences anyone who knew Steven he left a lasting impression I'm gonna miss you brother Lord wrap your arms around his family an most importantly his children keep a watch over us Steven

Shawanna Goodwin

July 16, 2020

Cuz keep watching over us we love you always

JuaTonna Davis

July 16, 2020

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH CANT BELIEVE U JUST LEFT ME HERE ALONE NOW IM TRYNA FIND MY WAY BACK

Taisha &Tyasia Mallette

July 16, 2020

My deepest condolences to my family I love you guys so much forever

LeVon Counce

July 16, 2020

You are Truly missed! Keep watching over me and the kids! Love you forever in my heart

Taisha &Tyasia Mallette

July 16, 2020

My deepest condolences to my family I love you guys dearly always and forever

Marcella Crittenden-Estes

July 16, 2020

Sincerest condolences to the family and friends. May Our Heavenly Father provide each of you with comfort and strength. Keeping you all in prayer.

Bryant Robinson

July 16, 2020

Rest up bro

Ramona Basemore

July 16, 2020

My Condolences gos out to the family and friends Love You Guys.

Ramika Tautges

July 16, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Wanda Epps

July 16, 2020

Love you son. I am truly going to miss you!! Cant imagine not seeing you or hearing your voice on the phone with J.

Martina Epps

July 16, 2020

We will love you forever brother !! Ill forever be your sister !!

Madeline Briscoe

July 16, 2020

Im so sorry this happened to you, hard pill to swallow...visit our hearts and our thoughts I love you ❤

Ronald Seals

July 16, 2020

This hurt to the core lil CUZZ but it aint the end my friend.Love Always til we meet again.

Essence Rowe

July 16, 2020

Sorry for you all loss

Valerie Scott

July 16, 2020

I love you Steven and Im truly going to miss you ...you really broke my baby heart with this one

martina epps

July 16, 2020

I love brother!!! I'll always be your sister, Love you forever !!

Crystal Daniel

July 16, 2020

R.i.p bae

Tinika Hubbard

July 16, 2020

Sending continual hugs, love, and prayer to the entire family. When I don't know what to say, I'll continue to pray.
Love you all

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Jul

17

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

Jul

17

Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

Jul

18

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

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