Mike Rice Obituary
Mike was owner and operator of The Beer Garden in Fort Smith, and for several years, Mike sold cars and was a musician. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Tabitha Bixler; a daughter, Sabrina Smith of Greenwood; two sons, Kyle Christian of California and Michael Bixler; a sister, Kathie Hendrix of Charleston; two brothers, Phillip Rice and Billy Rice, both of Fort Smith; and two grandchildren.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR 72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202
To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.
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Julie Bugg
January 5, 2026
I did business with Mike for years ... Always a pleasure to work with.
Prayers goes out to his family. Julie (Burford Dist.)
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Jerri Ensey
December 25, 2025
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