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Marcus Dice Obituary

Marcus Ray Dice, 49, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Born in Baker County, Mr. Dice had spent all of his life in Lake City. He is the son of Ray Dice and Geri Hall Carr. He was a loving father that enjoyed fishing, watching football, and racing, but most all he loved spending time playing with his children.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Dice of Lake City, FL; sons, Dallas Dice & Jagger Dice both of Lake City, FL and Chris Dice of Valdosta, GA; daughter, Kaley Dice (Aaron) Whiting of Valdosta, GA; sister, Debi Zakany of Lakeland, FL; father, Ray Dice of Lake City, FL; mother, Gerri Hall (Ken) Carr of Homossa Springs, FL; grandchildren, Christian Blain Whiting & Braedon William Hamm; niece, Casey Bariel and nephew, Bradley Zakany also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Mark Ray Dice will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2010 in the chapel of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 U.S. Hwy 441 S. Lake City, FL with Pastor Shawn Boone officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, FL. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Please sign our guestbook at
www.gatewayforestlawn.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lake City Reporter on Dec. 30, 2010.

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NICKI WATSON

January 4, 2011

May god watch over your children and bless them with the knowledge that their daddy loved them unconditionally

jessica cameron

January 3, 2011

To the whole Dice family my God wrap his arms around all of you during this time..Hope your memories of your times times together bring comfort in time that comes..

peanut

January 3, 2011

marc u will be missed - u were always a joy to everyone - will pray for your family

Billy Wallace

December 31, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gene&Phyllis Leslie

December 31, 2010

Kathy, you and the children are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do just call or stop by the house. Sincerely, Gene, Phyllis,Evan & Brandon

Marie Moody1

December 31, 2010

Marc you were created with a beautiful purpose, with a smile that warmed, with words that encourage, with a heart that loved and gave so freely and sweetly to others... You will be truly and deeply missed. May God bless and keep your family at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Marie Moody

December 31, 2010

Mark you were created with a beautiful purpose, with a smile that warmed hearts, with words of encouragment, with a heart that loved and gave so freely and sweetly to others... You will be missed deeply. All my prayers are with your family and may God bless and keep each and every one.

Scott Zakany

December 31, 2010

Kathy and Family, May all of our thoughts and prayers be with you during this time and our most sincere and deepest sympathy go out to all of the family and friends of Marc.
The Zakany family

December 31, 2010

KATHY AND FAMILY, MAY GOD KEEP ANGELS CAMPED AROUND YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. GOD BLESS YOU
CARL HUGGINS,LCMC

Kelly Williams

December 31, 2010

I am so sorry to hear for your loss. Mark was a great guy, and always polite and funny. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Debra Smith

December 31, 2010

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing

Cindy Bickel

December 31, 2010

To Ray, Kathy and children; Marc was one of a kind. He and I talked about Buck and how much he was missed and laughed about younger days when Marc, Buck, Billy, Wayne and their group ruled the block...lol..We will keep him in our hearts. Always Smiling and a friend to everyone will be how I remember him. I will keep you each in my prayers..My deepest Sympathy...

cricket repsher

December 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and his children.

Michelle Petry

December 30, 2010

To Kathy, the kids and all the Dice family: So sorry for your loss. We will miss Mark and the boys playing football in the neighborhood!

Chuck Shaw

December 30, 2010

A friend of 32 years, you will be missed Mark.

Dale and Sherri Douglas

December 30, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.

Blade Crawford

December 30, 2010

Dallas, I am sorry to hear about your father.

December 30, 2010

Dallas, I am sorry to hear about your father.


Blade Crawford

Sharon Godsmark-Henderson

December 30, 2010

Praying for all of the family during this time. May the peace of Christ hold you tightly in these coming days.

Sheila Christie Jenkins

December 30, 2010

To the entire Dice family--
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It seems hard to understand why things happen in our lives..but please remember that Mark loved you all very much.

Lisa Richardson

December 30, 2010

To the entire Dice family,
My prayers are with you. Marc had many good qualities, may he always be remembered for those. May the Lord give you strength during the days ahead.

Ray & Linda Williams

December 30, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Teri Seymour

December 30, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jerry A. Parnell

December 30, 2010

May the love of God, friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joseph Mary Pat DeMartino

December 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prays are with you and family.Lets us know if you need help . Joe and Mary Pat DeMartino Toby Wilkins

Angela (Carter) Turner

December 30, 2010

To the family of Mark Dice,
I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God will comfort each one of you during this most difficult time.

Lindsay Laxton

December 30, 2010

Kathy, Dallas, and Jagger-

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that comfort comes from loving and holding eachother tightly. Let us know if there is anything you need us to do. Love you very very much.

Wayne, Lindsay, and Morgan Laxton

Tomi Sue Lee

December 30, 2010

Kathy, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I pray that you will hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

John Benz

December 30, 2010

Marc we will miss you. We will pray for your family that God will put a protection around them and keep them safe. AMEN

Libby McKee

December 30, 2010

Kathy,
You are in our heartfelt thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Libby McKee

Renee Travis

December 30, 2010

Marc you will be missed greatly. I have many fond memories of Billy & I with you and Kathy. My deepest sympathies to Ray, Kathy & kids. My prayers are with you.

The Staff of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home

December 30, 2010

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