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Patrick Rice Obituary

03-06-1940 - 12-13-2017 Patrick W. Rice died peacefully in his sleep at home in Dothan, AL. "It was not the date he was born nor the date he joined our Lord but how he lived the dash in between." Patrick was a compassionate man who dearly loved God, his family and friends. Patrick served in the USMC and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in Colton, CA. Patrick was a member of the Rose Hill Senior Center where he was honored as Senior of the Year. Patrick is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Paul and Jimmy; daughters, Sherri, Terri, Bobbi ...and Tina. Patrick is also survived by his siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren and Chico the dog. He was preceded in death by son, Kenny. There will be a tribute at 10:00 on December 20, 2017 at Rose Hill Senior Center.

Published by Dothan Eagle on Dec. 19, 2017.

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