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Joshua Rice Obituary

VERSAILLES - Joshua Michael Rice, 18, of Tincher Dr., died Sun., July 11, 2004 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born March 11, 1986, he was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church and an alumnus of St. Leo School. He played baseball, was on the wrestling team and swimming team at Woodford County High School and graduated in 2004 with honors. He was a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club. He has been a lifeguard at Falling Springs. Josh had enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and was to have entered service on Aug. 23. He is survived by his parents, Mark S. and Karen M. Rice and Sharon Kay Rice; two sisters, Samantha Patterson and Becky Rice, all of Versailles, a brother, Terrell Renfro of Lexington, his grandparents, Bob and Jackie Rice of Lawrenceburg, Mary Metzger of Versailles, Pearlie Slatten of Versailles, and his niece and nephews, Quinton Patterson, Rachael Lauren Patterson, and Trinity McDaniel. Funeral services will be Wed., 11 am at St. Leo Catholic Church with Fr. Dan Noll, Fr. Charles McDonald, and Fr. Raymond Stratman officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Crest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Morgan Meekins, Jon Bott, Jordan Dale, William Downey, Larry Blackburn, and Chris Hoskins. Memorials suggested to St. Leo School, 239 North Main Street, Versailles, KY, 40383. Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Guestbook at Legacy.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2004.

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Sharon Naugle

July 15, 2004

Raleigh and I are so sorry for your loss. If we can do anything for you just let us know.

Sandra Turner

July 15, 2004

I was heart broken to hear of the loss of Josh. My prayers are with you and your family.

Lynn , Connie and Donna

July 14, 2004

God holds Joshua in his arms, and may they surround our families as well. He was a treasured gift to all of us.

We love you Josh.

Jun Woo

July 14, 2004

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Rice family. May the Lord be with you in this time of tragic loss.

Rossi

July 14, 2004

We are so sorry for your loss.We have heard wonderful things about your son.You are in our prayers.

Rossi's/Tincher Dr.

Sharon Burge

July 14, 2004

Dear Family,

I didn't know Josh very well I just remember him when he was young. Your family lived down the street from my family. I was friends with Becky. I would like to say I am sorry for your loss, I understand what it is like to lose a loved one. May my thoughts be with you.

Sharon Burge (Yeaste)

Cris Beers

July 14, 2004

Josh was a lovely young man, he will be missed.

Robin Maloney

July 14, 2004

I remember Josh at the middle school with a smile on his face and a friend to all. We grieve of his loss, yet we know God's comforting arms will not only embrace Josh, but will also embrace his family and friends forever.

Alicia Green

July 13, 2004

MARK, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SON PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS. YOUR COWORKER AT SYLVANIA . 31 PACKER 2ND SHIFT. ALICIA GREEN

phil and lynn medley

July 13, 2004

Our prayers are with you. I haven't seen much of you since you left Ridgewood, my first memories of Josh were on Elm St. Heights when he and our son James would play together May God hold Josh this day, and may He help you in days to come

Deborah Hess

July 13, 2004

To the family of Joshua Rice,

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Josh. I am SSgt Barnes mother. He told me of your loss. Please know that he had told me on other occasions what a fine and honorable young man Josh was and how proud he was to know him and to be a part of his life. I cannot imagine the pain you must feel, but please know that you are in our hearts and prayers,

Sincerely,

Debbie Hess

Jeremy Edwards

July 13, 2004

Dear Rice Family,

I didn't know Josh that well, but we worked at Falling Springs together. He was a lifeguard you could always count on. And you could tell he liked his job. He seemed like a great kid. I am sorry his time came so early but he is with God's Angels looking down on us now. My prayers and my family's prayers are with you all.

Jeremy Edwards

July 13, 2004

With our deepest sypmathy to your entire family. We will all miss his smile in church at St. Leo.

Rod, Di, Landon & Britt Boyer

Brian Franklin

July 13, 2004

Rice Family,

Sorry to hear of your loss. My brother caught a ride home from school a few times from Josh. Our family will keep you in our prayers.

Brian Franklin

Ralph Kelty

July 13, 2004

Mark, Karen & Family,

Just wanted to let you guys know that Jan & I and our family are praying for Josh and your family at this time. Josh was a fine young man. Our daughter Beth was Josh's classmate at St. Leo's, Adam played against Josh's teams in the Woodford Summer Baseball League and was Terrell's classmate at St. Leo's. These kids all seem to be a part of the entire Woodford/St. Leo community family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

May God Be With Each of You.

The Keltys

Aquatic Staff Falling Springs

July 13, 2004

Josh has been a part of our lifeguarding team since the Falling Springs facility opened in 2002. He was a great friend and always the one saying or doing something that made everyone laugh. He will be missed, but never forgotten. To the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sarah McMahan & Falling Springs Aquatic Staff

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