James Earl Rice Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Earl Rice in Salem, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on December 24, 2024 at the age of 74, 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 James Earl Rice to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Rice and Zelda "Tootie" Rice (Icenhour); his grandson Gabriel Kirsch; and his brothers, David Rice and Michael Rice.
He is survived by: his wife Sheryl Rice (Snyder); his children, Angela Killingsworth (Kurt) of Warren, Joshua Rice (Cristi) of Texas, Rebecca Rice of Texas, Mike Murphy of Canton, Steve Murphy (Michelle) of Hanoverton and Tom Murphy (Megan) of Hanoverton; his grandchildren, Grace, Owen, Noah, Oliver, Camila, Mateo, Nikkola, Devan, Emma, Garrett, Kennedy, Conner, Derek, Jayde, Michael, Dexter, Willow and Rowan; his siblings, Linda Melzer (Bill) of Sebring and Dennis Rice (Karen) of Homeworth; and his sisters-in-law, Bonnie Rice of Sebring and Penny Rice of Alliance.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Gabriel's honor to SIDS Network of Ohio at sids-network.org or to the New Garden Methodist Church, 7165 St. Rt. 9, Hanoverton, OH 44423.
