HARTFORD CITY, IN
Francis C. Rice, Jr., 79, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Parker Health Care in Parker City.
He was born on May 25, 1931 in Muncie to Francis L. Sr. and Eva (Campbell) Rice. Francis served his country in the US Navy and married Patricia Dinkel on November 16, 1952 in Indianapolis.
Francis worked as a truck driver until retiring in 1982.
He was an avid fisherman and also a member of the VFW and American Legion.
He is survived by his children: Richard Rice, of Hartford City, Douglas Rice, of Gaston, Dale Rice (wife, Cindy), of Huntington, Ryan Rice, of Muncie and Lisa Lee, of Muncie; sister-in-law Jo Ann Talbott, as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and special friends, Danny and Cindy Cox.
In addition to his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, and a sister Delores Ford.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm., Monday, January 17, 2011 in the Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City, with Rev. Lloyd Hall presiding. Burial with military rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Elm Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call from 1:00 – 4:00 pm., Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the Waters Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Monday.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: www.watersfuneralhomes.com
