Daryl Denver Rice 33, of Cashiers North Carolina passed away suddenly on June 4, 2025.
Daryl was born on August 19, 1991in Sylva NC to Mitchell and Susan Rice lived a wonderful life. He loved his nieces and nephews more than words! He enjoyed rock hunting, fishing, deer hunting and exploring the outdoors. He was a graduate of Blue Ridge High.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Freeman Rice and his paternal grandmother Doris Rice.
Survivors include his parents, Susan and Mitchell Rice of Cashiers. His maternal grandmother Henrietta and maternal grandfather John Martyka of Michigan. His siblings Kenny (Ashley) Rice of cashiers, Christopher (Lindsey) Rice of Cashiers. His Twin Brother Robert Rice of Cashiers and sister Allison Dorsey of cashiers. His Nieces Bella Dorsey, Lucy Crawford, and Jazmyn Rice; Nephews Mason Dorsey and Jaxson Rice also survive.
Services will be held for Daryl at a later date that will be announced when it becomes available. Please check back.
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165 Skyland Dr, Sylva, NC 28779

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