Gary Rice Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary Rice of Lovington, Illinois, born in Havana, Illinois, who passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James P. Rice and Mabel Polan Rice; his former wife Elaine Preston; and his siblings, Jim and Judy Wiley.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Isaacs of Lovington; his sons, Barry Rice (Kelly) of Mt. Auburn, Chris Rice (Kristin) of Charleston and Adam Rice (Erin) of Lombard; his siblings, Teresa Bouck (Mark) of Windsor, Debbie Kidwell (Kent) of Sullivan, Brenda Clark (Terry) of Lovington, Karen Rice of Sullivan and Glen Rice (Leslie) of Sullivan; his grandchildren, Steven Hopkins (Rebecca), Paityn Rice, Preston Rice, Blake Rice, Claire Rice, Sam Rice, Emilyn Rice and Everlie Rice; and his great grandchild Savannah Hopkins.
Memorials are suggested to the Lovington Ambulance Service or to the Lovington Fire Department.
