Robert Gene Rice

Robert Gene Rice obituary, Beebe, AR

Robert Gene Rice

Robert Rice Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Mar. 12, 2026.
Robert Gene Rice, age 66, of Beebe, Arkansas passed away on March 11, 2026. He was born in Escondido, California on August 20, 1959 to the late Louis and Rachel Rice.

Robert is survived by his sisters Lesa Solinger and her husband Michael and Joyce Compton. He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews whom he adored; Ryan Davis (who made him an uncle for the first time), Cody Compton, Hailey Davis (his favorite), and Megan Compton.

Robert spent most of his life in Dermott. He was a farmer all of his life. He loved his dog, Harley, and loved to hog hunt. Robert loved and was loved fiercely. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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