Homer S. Rice Jr.

Homer S. Rice Jr. obituary, Mifflintown, PA

Homer S. Rice Jr.

Homer Rice Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown Funeral Homes, Inc. - Mifflintown on Jul. 3, 2024.

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Homer S. Rice, Jr., 55, of Lewistown, passed away at 4:31 PM, Friday, June 28, 2024 in Limestone Township, PA.
Born on December 30, 1968 in Lewistown, Mifflin County, he is a son of the late Homer S. Rice, Sr. and Lillian (Comerford) Rice.
He is survived by his sister, Sherryann Rice, a brother, Mitchell S. Rice, daughter, Marley Cole (formerly Nikki Rice) and companion, April Wagner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael C. Rice and sister, Lillian Gill Rice.
Mr. Rice was a truck driver with various companies, most recently with HRI, Inc. of State College.
Homer attended Tuscarora Church of the Brethren in earlier life. He was a member of the Mosse Lodge 143, Lewistown. He enjoyed going on drives, mountain rides, driving truck. In younger years he was a bit of an outdoors man enjoying hunting and fishing. Homer was an avid Steelers fan and Port Royal Speedway fan.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown. Interment will be held at New Church Hill Cemetery, Port Royal, at the family's convenience.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by contacting one of the family members.
Online tributes and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.brownfuneralhomesinc.com.

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