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STEPHEN J. RICE
On Sunday November 21, 2010 at his residence. Stephen J. Rice, age 40, of Upper Marlboro, MD. Home Going Memorial Celebrations will be held on Friday, December 3, 2010 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Greater Revelation Baptist Church, 7617 Allentown Rd., Ft. Washington, MD 20774 and on Saturday December 11, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, 6882 Choppee Rd. Georgetown, SC 29440. For additional information and condolences, please visit: www.rappfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Rice
Roxane
August 8, 2014
Tina, George,James and family I know I am years late but I just found out Stephen passed and was shocked. I read all the beautiful things people said about him and they are all true. I remember him telling me when I was on a flight with turbulence just think of it as being on the bus riding through DC. Lol he was a person who could calm anyone and make them laugh. I know he will always be with you guys. Sorry for you loss and I know it's late..
My daddy and me~
Dyonn and Samaria Rice
January 8, 2011
You are gone but we are thinking of you ~ the memories you leave behind is a comfort to us in your absence~ which our daughter remembers you with so much love you have for her, daddy i will forever share you with everyone~
December 26, 2010
As we flashed back in the past remembering Steven, we shared many conversations and spending time together as a family which we deeply missed Steven~ Our daughter remembers him in prayer each night~
Forever Missed,
Samaria Rice and Dyonn Hall-Rice
George Rice
December 22, 2010
Well uncle Steven its the end of your Journey and the beginning of mine. I understood your pain and know you are in a better place. You will be forever missed and forever in my heart. I already see you in samaria. So, you will forever live on in her----> OH LORD HELP US! LOL
December 10, 2010
To George and Family
Having loss two close members of my family this year I truly understand the pain and sorrow you all are going through. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
With heartfelt synpathy
Niki Carroll
David Cheek
December 7, 2010
I knew Mr. Rice from work. It was always a pleasure to see him. He will be missed.
Scarlett Poston-Brisson
December 5, 2010
Thinking of You
Wishing you hope
in the midst of sorrow,
comfort in the midst of pain.
With Heartfelt Sympathy
Pleasant Hill High School
Class of 1988
In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing. -- Robert Ingersoll
Scarlett Poston-Brisson
December 5, 2010
With heartfelt condolences... My thoughts and prayers are with all that knew and loved Stephen.
Pleasant Hill High School
Class of 1988
Tammie Roberts
December 5, 2010
Pleasant Hill High--Class of 1988
Steven you will always be remembered and loved as a dear friend!
Tonie Brent
December 3, 2010
To Tina & Family
I will never forget Steve. He was a great person and a good friend to my husband. He was always joking around. I will never forget the very first song, he sang wih the RBC Male chorus, (I being searching for a long time.) Now he is at peace, no pain, no more sorry. God bless you and to let you know that earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal.
The Brent Family
Thurston Livingston
December 3, 2010
To the Rice Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
December 3, 2010
To Tina and the Rice Family, I know Steve is in a better place. No more hurting, being sick, everyday will like be Sunday. I will miss his pranks, and the smiles he could bring. I will keep you and your family in prayer.
With much Love - Mary Doster & Family
Prince Georges County, MD
Robert Brown
December 3, 2010
My condolences go out to the Rice Family. I worked several years with Steven when we both worked at the Executive Office of the President in the Network Operations Center. Those of us at the EOP who knew Steven well understood and laughed at his humor. He always spoke of riding a motorcycle. Our Father above has called Steven to be at his side. Enjoy the ride Steven, we will never forget you.
Gail Jones
December 3, 2010
To the Rice Family, Wishing you comfort and peace at this difficult time.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. "
Gail D. Jones/Delois Colbert/Roane
Sandi
December 2, 2010
I would like to send my sympathy to the Rice family during this time. I've known Steve for a long time and will miss the sound of his voice, but I know that his spirit lives on.
December 2, 2010
Tina, The words are hard to find to express what I would really like to say. You know that you were Steve's best friend, always. I am glad to have known and shared my life with him. We had some very special memories. May God continue to hold you. Gail
December 2, 2010
To Tina and family, you have my deepest sympathy on the home going of your brother and my little brother. Steven was a wonderful man who left us all too soon but he heard a higher calling beckoning him to come home. He knew that he would leave so many families and friends behind that would miss him deeply but he left us with memories of him hidden in our hearts. I will remember him as loving kind young man. I will keep you in my prayers as always sis stay encouraged.
Love always,
Dee and Gary
Carrie Doster DuBose
December 1, 2010
I will always remember Steve as always smiling and making me laugh because of the funny things he used to do. I just beleive he's another soldier that God has called home. Much Love
Carrie Doster DuBose
Lawrence Blackwell
December 1, 2010
Sorry to hear your brother passed away. I know you loved him and with all your faith you still will miss him, but that's okay. Let your faith in God shine thru you onto everyone around you. Your witness may make someone else strong during their time of need.
Nadeen Richard
December 1, 2010
Our deepest sympathy and our sincerest love goes out to your family in this time of great sorrow.
Dyonn's and Samaria Family
[email protected]
Keisha Jackson
November 30, 2010
Marvin
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Psalm 18:2
2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
Steve's light will shine forever in your hearts and minds and thru the great memories he’s left you.
Gail Lee
November 30, 2010
Steve you are missed in my heart, I loved to see you smile and I'm truly thankful that I had the chance to know you. To my friend Tina you are the best sister a brother could have. May God continue to bless you and your family. I love you always.
Roger & Dr. Earlene Hooker
November 29, 2010
To the family:
Roger and I send our sincere condolences in the passing of Stephen to his heavenly home. Continue to cherish his memories and let his spirit be alive in your hearts. Read John 14 in its entirety to comfort you during this time. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Barbara Prince
November 29, 2010
Tina
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sam Taavoni
November 29, 2010
Tina, holding you and your family in the light and in my prayers during this difficult times.
Deborah Holland
November 29, 2010
Steve Rice was a very Humble young man that Loved God and God's People. He will be truly missed.
November 29, 2010
Steven...I know you are in a better place as you look upon our Saviors face. So my prayer goes out to your family who will miss you and love you eternally. You were a caring father to my grand-daughter Samaria and you will always live through her as she carries you in her heart. Away but not forgotten..
Love Eternally,
Evangelist Gayle A. Hall
Minister Willie Doster
November 29, 2010
May the Rice family take refuge in peace and contentment knowing that when God, the Master Recorder opens the book of life a notation recorded by the fingers of God Himself will read: Stephen Jefferson Rice, a humble, industrious, kind hearted servant who lived a life that willingingly put others first.
D arnette Davis
November 28, 2010
I will forever remember you my brother in law rest in peace and may light perpetually shine on you. D. Davis
Charlene Long
November 28, 2010
May God Bless you and your family.
Samaria Rice
November 27, 2010
Thinking Of You Daddy~ I Love You Very Much~
I cherish you Daddy~
Dyonn & Samaria Rice
November 26, 2010
Dear Steven,
Thank you for being a great father to our daughter Samaria Rice,
she will miss you greatly, but will never forget you!
With all our love,
November 26, 2010
Stephen Rice was a dedicated member of the Ernest E. Johnson campaign to win the Democratic nomination for Mayor of the District of Columbia. Despite Stephen's health problems he was determined to be a part of the campaign and work hard as everyone else attending rallies and debates all over the city. Ernest made sure that certain staff kept an eye on him at all times and that we had his sister Tina Rice's contact information. Although we did not do too bad; I know that if I had 20 healthy Stephen Rice's we would have won! My condolences and prayers are with the Rice family.
Yours truly,
Thomas Mills, Deputy Campaign Manager for
The Committee to Elect Ernest E. Johnson Mayor of the District of Columbia
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