Name: Visitation for Andrew "Andy" Rice Sr.
Start: 2018-02-17T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-02-17T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Willing Worker Baptist Church

Andrew "Andy" Rice, Sr.
1940-2018
Andrew Rice, Sr., 77, passed away February 11, 2018. Visitation will be held Friday, February 16, 2018 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Willing Worker Baptist Church, 6900 Weaver Road, Houston, Texas 77028. Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1:00pm at First Baptist Church, 501 East 2nd Street, Hallettsville, Texas 77964. Interment, Willing Workers Cemetery. You may sign the guest book & order flowers at www.carlbarnesfuneralhome.net

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Feb. 16, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Rice

Sponsored by Carl Barnes Funeral Home.

29 Entries

Allan Allan Flores

June 27, 2022

Coach Rice was a beloved friend and I will always remember him as someone that would always ve humble and supportive.

Roderick Melon

June 14, 2018

I looked forward to Thursday night during football season. Listening to Andy and Ralph bet steaks on high school games was so funny. His laugh made me laugh. I never met him but I called the station a few times just to take Andy's side. I'll miss His laugh and his knowledge of the game. Rest in peace my friend and prayers for the family on the loss. RM3.....

Olin Strauss

February 28, 2018

Andy and I were the same age and we grew up in Hallettsville. Even though these were the days of strict segregation , Andy and I became close friends during high school. Those were the days when the Catholic High School played on Thursday night, the public High School played on Friday night and the African American High School played on Saturday night. Most football players of all three schools went to each other's games. Clearly Andy was the best football player to ever come from Hallettsville. He played quarterback and was almost unstoppable . I can also say that Andy was an intelligent individual and was well aware of the civil rights movements that were happening and what was comming in the future. He subscribed to a daily Houston paper and was aware of what was happening regarding civil rights. We had long discussions regarding these matters and when I look back I realize that I learned a lot from his insight . My condolences to all of his family and friends. We have lost a truely great man.

Ervin Grafe

February 27, 2018

Sorry for the loss of another good man from Hallettsville !!
I remember him,as we both grew up in good old Hallettsville, but never knew him well, as he was a few years behind me. But I've always been proud to tell my friends that we had a great pro player, with a Super Bowl ring, from Hallettsville.
Erv Grafe

February 22, 2018

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you spent together with your dear loved one.

willie willis

February 22, 2018

Coach Rice was a man of faith in the Lord and always dressed very well.Sorry to hear of his passing.

Homer Jones

February 19, 2018

Today I sign on behalf of my uncle, Homer Jones who went to college with Mr. Rice and played in NFL during the same time frame.

Our prayers are with the family and friends now and beyond that they secure peace and understanding during this difficult time. God speed.

Marie Runnels

February 18, 2018

R.i.p Andy

Daphne Eldridge

February 17, 2018

Sorry 4 your lost Anne u Andy I will b prayin 4 u all n Mrs Betty

Mr.Alvin Collins and Mrs Beatrice Melonson

February 17, 2018

We light a candle for the memories of Andrew Rice may his teaching go on forever. Our condolences and prayers are for his family. May God bless you and keep you strong for he's in the hands of God now.

Angie Hardy

February 16, 2018

Coach Rice will be missed greatly.

February 16, 2018

Rest in peace Andy Rice gone but not forgotten!!
Shirley Williams and family
Flatonia,Tx

Jackie Robinson

February 16, 2018

Rest in peace my brother from Jackie Robinson. Oakland Texas. AKA Super Jake I DJ at your clubs in Gonzales and Wealder and always listen to you on your radio station. You will be greatly missed.

Travis Coleman

February 16, 2018

Coach Rice will be missed for his generosity, his mentorship, his willingness to listen and most of all, his laugh.

Willard Harvey

February 16, 2018

My old friend will miss you! My heart goes out to your family.FRENCHY

Malcolm Mckay

February 16, 2018

Rest In Peace

Jessie (Cunningham) Turner

February 16, 2018

"Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted." Matt.5:4
May GOD provide peace and comfort.
Sincere Sympathy.

Nell Marshall

February 16, 2018

TO: The family of Andy Rice

You have our deepest condolences. We pray that God give you strength. Andy was well known everywhere and a friendly person. He loved is home town and his friends.

Love,

Jessie and Patricia Nell Marshall
Johnnie(Ricky) & Bertha Lemons

Robert (Doc) Heaton

February 16, 2018

Andy was such a unique individual. Unbelievably kind hearted, respected and a great teacher and coach. When I think of Andy, I can not help but smile and think of my 15 years with him at Aldine.
My condolences and prayers to the Rice family.

Alisha James

February 15, 2018

You will truly be missed. You always encouraged youth to keep pushing & to get to class. Rest Easy!

February 15, 2018

Betty, we were so sorry to hear about the
Passing of your husband.
Our love, our thoughts and our prayers are with
you and the family.

Your cousins
Francis & Irish

James Mulkey

February 15, 2018

He will be miss. I learned a lot from him.

Clarence Whitmore

February 15, 2018

Condolences to the Rice family.

Philip Gibbons &Family

February 14, 2018

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Robin Smith

February 14, 2018

I echo so many good things said about Andy Rice but what I remember most is his infectious laugh. There would be something that might happen that wouldn't be that funny but I would crack up simply because Andy was laughing. He had a heart as big as Dallas and I was honored to be able to work with him and it was a privilege to call him my friend.

Mary Murphy & Family

February 14, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers goes out to the family of Andy Rice. The last time I saw him my brother and I were visiting a church and he was there. I reminded him that he use to DJ at my grandparents club in Shiner, TX back in the 70's.

Coach Bill & Brenda Smith

February 13, 2018

All our hearts are so sad. For those of you who don't know Andy, you have missed having someone incredible in your lives. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Rice). But as exciting as Andy's pro career and two Super Bowl rings are, Wikipedia's entry misses the most important part as it pertains to those of us who knew him as a coach at Aldine. Andy's influence on so many youngsters he coached at Aldine High School for I don't know how many decades was remarkable, including -- but far from limited to -- the 1990 Aldine High team that won not only the State Championship but also ESPN's National High School Championship. It would be impossible to exaggerate the number of young Aldine football players Andy mentored. He was a major force in keeping so many of them in school and graduating to go on and lead very successful lives. Bill and I are so glad he came into our lives. He will be terribly missed. Please do sign the guestbook linked above so his family can share all your great memories

Rick Thompson

February 13, 2018

Thank you for being my friend during our years of coaching together, in basketball, while at Aldine. You took care of me, along with so so many others. You were a great man with a huge heart. The world will miss you. I hope that I will see you again.

MIKE BARNES

February 12, 2018

Thank you Coach Rice for all you did for me and always believing in me..

Mike Barnes

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