Franklin Rice Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Franklin Rice of Belleville, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Franklin left this world on January 12, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Franklin Rice or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eva Rice and Phillip Rice; his wife Joan Rice; his siblings, Loretha Napier, Virgie Buckner, Mary VanHook, Isabelle Upchurch, Lettie Rice, Peggy Withers, Elizabeth Bullins, William Rice and Eugene Rice; and his grandchild Alane Fox.
He is survived by: his friend Iwilla Moody; his children, Paul Rice (Tammy G.), Rhonda Napier (Rick), Ron Rice (Tammy L.), Julie Bongiorno (Philip) and Melanie Rice; his grandchildren, Justin Rice (Lisa), Leah McIntosh (Alex), Erin Sell (Jacob), Valerie Briggs (Allen), Zander Napier, Ryanne Fox (Roy), Bradley Rice, Brenden Rice, Jordyn Aitson (Easton), Donovan McCoy, Zachary Bongiorno (Katie), Chase Bongiorno and Alec Bongiorno; his great grandchildren, Alyssa, Aurora, Aislee (Fox), Carter, Ryleigh, Jaxson (Rice), Maverick, Brooks Odell (Lil Odi), Quinn (McIntosh), Henry, Ruth (Bongiorno) and Beau Briggs; and his siblings, Jasper Rice (Wilma), Verdie Hilton and Joyce Helton (Jackie). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
