William R Rice

William R Rice obituary, Delaware, DE

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William Rice Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center on Mar. 3, 2026.
William Robert Rice, 76, of Delaware passed away Sunday afternoon, March 1, 2026 at the Country Club Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Delaware.

He was born December 26, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Virginia (Taylor) Rice and later proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and worked many years as a sign installer for Caldwell Banker.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Sarah Rice of Delaware; son, Jesse Rice of Columbus; 5 grandchildren; brother, Dick (Stacey) Rice of Columbus; sister, Rosie (DJ) Plotner of Columbus; nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, William was also preceded in death by his brother Jim Rice.

In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.

The Snyder Funeral Center, Delaware Chapel is honored to serve this veteran and his family.

To share a fond memory of William or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

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

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