Wayne Rice Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Wayne Rice of Centralia, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Wayne left this world on March 1, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne Rice to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Verner Wesley and Stella Viola Rice (Taylor); and his sisters, Norma Lee and Doris Jean. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Neidholdt; his daughters, Sherry McDowell (Sam) of Bosworth, MO, Dena Cox (Lonnie) of Centralia, MO and Paula Moore (Alan) of Vandalia, MO; his sister Betty Spencer (Phillip) of Osage Beach, MO; and his grandchildren, Emily Elliott (Jason) of Lebanon, MO, Shayla Anderson (Kyle) of Centralia, MO, Shauna Starks (Phillip) of Centralia, MO, Stacia Nemec (Chris) of Moscow Mills, MO, Ericka Cowan of Carrollton, MO, Andrea McDowell of Clinton, MO, Stuart Cox (Jamileh) of Centralia, MO, Paula Cuno (Blake) of Columbia, MO and Rebecca Moore (Logan) of Highlandville, MO. He is also survived by 23 great grandchildren several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.