Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1951
DIED
2017
FUNERAL HOME
Robert Rice Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Robert Earl Rice, 65, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday March 5, 2017, at his home in Springfield, Ill.
He was born to Joe Luella Rice and Jessie Rice Sr., in Sumner, Miss., on Sept. 3, 1951.
Services will be held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 908 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Springfield, IL 62703. Funeral service will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017, with visitation one hour prior from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., with the Rev. Robert Timms officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017, at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Ruby Funeral Services & Chapel, 1520 E. Washington St., Springfield, is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Rice
Sponsored by Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc..
Shelia
March 13, 2017
To the Rice and Dickerson family
My heart goes out to the family and friends of "Bay" Rice. May God be with ya'll.
Frank Nash
March 11, 2017
R.I.P. Bay
Freddie Brown
March 11, 2017
R.I.P.
lacy
March 10, 2017
R I P
Doris Jenkins
March 10, 2017
May GOD keep his loving arms around you and your family and pray that he gives you the strength that you need to get through this. From Almond Jenkins and family if D'lo Miss. ....R.I.P.Bay
Aleshia Beard
March 10, 2017
Stepdad u will forever live in our hearts & b missed. I thank god for the 28 yrs u were in my life.
Xoxo
Niounha Perkins
March 9, 2017
I miss my papa so much nothing is going to be the same with out my old mann❤
JOAN WILLIAMS
March 9, 2017
LINNIE, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS, FOR HE CARED FOR YOU...
Phyllis Atcherson
March 8, 2017
My condolences cousin
Alice,Nikki Tyus-Winters
March 8, 2017
Lennie, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man,he will be truly missed.
LISA RUSH
March 8, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 8, 2017
Linnie,My prayers are with you and your family for confort and strength during this most difficult tme.
I Love You,
Mrs Claudia Banks( Tony's mom)
March 8, 2017
Linnie and Family: You know that this guy was MY ACE BOOM Coon> We spent a lot of time together,but not enough!! But GOD knows best and I am missing our conversations already!! Praying that God will comfort all of you during this very,very difficult time.With Heartfelt Sympathy,TONY MERIWEATHER - HIS OTHER BROTHER)>
Marie Johnson
March 8, 2017
To the family of Robert Rice,I pray that God will bless and keep you during this time.
Michele & Gary Wilson
March 8, 2017
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 7, 2017
Mackey / Brown family we gone miss u uncle Bay will always be love,❤❤
The brown family and mackey family
March 7, 2017
Rest In Peace bay
Helen Banks
March 6, 2017
R.I.P "Bey" From Helen Banks and family
March 6, 2017
May the powerful words recorded in the Bible at Matthew 5:4 encourage and strengthen your saddened heart.
Gilbert Dickerson
March 6, 2017
Bet is a very beautiful person he is with the angels from a good friend Gilbert
Showing 1 - 22 of 22 results
Make a Donation
in Robert Rice's name
Memorial Events
for Robert Rice
Mar
11
Funeral services provided by:
Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.1520 East Washington St., Springfield, IL 62703
How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Rice's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
