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Keon Rice Obituary
Keon D. Rice
SPRINGFIELD - Keon D. Rice, Sr. age 28, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Springfield.
He was born April 1, 1983 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Johnie Rice Sr. of Springfield, IL & Carlatta "Pampe" (Humphrey) Rice of Quincy, IL.
Keon received his GED and worked for various employers. He was a car enthusiast and had a love and devotion towards his two beautiful children, nieces, and nephews who would always bring a smile to his face.
He is survived by his parents Johnie Rice Sr. and Carlatta "Pampe" Rice; two children: Keon Rice Jr. and Tanaisha Austin both of Springfield, IL; 9 siblings: Kisha Rice of Quincy, Johnie Rice Jr. of Springfield, Jeraius Rice Sr of Springfield, Karla (Kirkham) White of Springfield, Kelvin Davis of Springfield, David Robinson of Decatur, Reginald Coleman of St. Louis, Mario Jackson of Jacksonville, and Brianna Renicks of Springfield; Grandmother, Jesse Rice of Minneapolis, MN; Great Aunt Carmelita Watkins of Quincy;
four special aunts: Tammy Fountain of Quincy, Carlita Crockett of Springfield, Joyce Johnson of Springfield, and Rose Pimpton of Springfield; along with a host of very special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Keon is preceded in death by his grandmother Roberta Humphrey, grandfather Willie Brown, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday May 7, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home by Reverend Danny Humphrey, D.V.S. Ministries, Decatur, IL Visitation will be held on Saturday afternoon from 12:00 P.M. until time of service at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will be held following the service at Greenmount Cemetery Quincy, IL. Memorials may be made to Keon Rice Jr. and Tanaisha Austin memorial fund. The family would like to invite those attending the services to a repast at the Community Center, 540 Harrison Street in Quincy following the services at the graveside.
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Memories and Condolences
for Keon Rice
kendra allison
May 10, 2011
I send my condolences to the rice family. I am so sorry my grandmother barbara beard worked with keon she was heart broken when she heard he had passed. May you rest in peace keon sending all of our love.
R. Norris Watson
May 7, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
May 6, 2011
Darrell & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May you find comfort in knowing that others are sharing your sorrow.
Love you,
Jackye Watson
Quincy, IL
DeLinda [Dee] French
May 5, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together,as you celebrate a life well lived. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel watching over you.God Bless you all
May 5, 2011
We were together as kids but I missed you turn into a man. I will think of you everyday cousin. I'll see you later and we can kick back and laugh.
Love from big cuz,
Charles
Danielle Walton
May 5, 2011
Keon my heart is so sad right know... But i hold nothing but good memories cousin, no words can explain the hurt that the family is enduring right now but it would be selfish of me to be mad, just know that you have a family who will always have you in our hearts and always love you we will never forget you NEVER... Love always Danielle
Vicki Dixson.
May 5, 2011
To Johnny & Pappy, My heart is heavy, I luv Keon as if he was my own. Prayer to the entire fam during this time. It is so hard to say Goodbye. Cherish the beautiful memories of Keon never let them go. I truly love all of you guys.
Minnie Williams
May 5, 2011
To the family of Keon keep your head up and God in you heart cause Keon is in a better place now be sure that he is looking down and saying no more tear for me cause I am with my father. I will be praying for you all remember there a bright side somewhere.
Nikia Rice
May 5, 2011
Keon I still can't believe your gone cuzn. We will always remeber yhu. RIP cuzn yhu will always b loved and never 4gotten. Love always your family
james williams
May 4, 2011
rest in peace the williams family
Ms. Bell Fairlee
May 4, 2011
R.I.P. Keon we will keep your family in our prayer
MS.BELL Fairlee Family
May 4, 2011
R.I.P. KEON We will keep your family in our prayer.
DEANNA JONES
May 4, 2011
U WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED....R.I.P.
May 4, 2011
Keon
I'm still can't believe that you're gone. You were like fam to me...you will always be like fam to me.
To the family, I will keep you all in my prayers as you go through is hard time. Although I can't be there physically I am there spiritually.
Keon you will be sadly missed by all.
Love you like your my own brother.
Toya
May 4, 2011
To aunt Pamp and family- my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time-
Love you so much Niikira
May 4, 2011
Luv You R.I.P
Ashly Midiri
May 4, 2011
Johnie,
So sorry to hear of your son. Everyone here at Halverson is thinking about you and your family. May you and Carlotta hold your dearest memories close.
May 4, 2011
Praying for your family in this time of sorrow
Karla Your Big Sis
May 4, 2011
Keon, Im at a lost for words...my heart is heavy....I love you
Lillie & John Henderson
May 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 4, 2011
I haven't seen you in forever and to hear that your gone breaks me onto pieces. you will always be remember and never forgotten..much love to
you cousin.
tracy hunt
May 4, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Wendy Rice
May 4, 2011
R.I.P CUZIN, WE LOVE YU SO MUCH DWN HERE AND IT'S SAD THAT YU HAD TO LEAVE US. I FOUND MYSELF ASKIN WHY BUT WE CAN NOT QUESTION THE LORDS WORK YU MADE US ALL SMILE AND WE ENJOYED YUR SMILE AS WELL. I CAN HEAR YOUR VOICE LIKE YOU'RE RIGHT IN MY EAR SAYING "UNCLE WILL YOU'LL COME LOOK AT MY CAR", YU WERE 1 OF THE FEW TO STILL SAY THE "UNCLE" PART. LOVE YU MAN WE ALL KNOW YU HAVE NO WORRIES NOW. KEEP SMILING ND EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN YU SEE US DWN THROW US A SMILE TOO. LOVE YUR LIL CUZIN WENDY
Johnie Rice
May 4, 2011
Love you Bro....Gone but never forgotten
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