Gilbert Lee Rice age 68 of White Cloud, formerly of Greenville passed away Saturday August 9, 2014 at Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus, East Grand Rapids. He was born in Grand Rapids MI on December 13 1945 the son of Charles H. and Martha J. (Benham) Rice. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Wolverine World Wide with many years of service. He was an accomplished fisherman and shared his catch with many. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children; Tammy (Jim) Clark of Rockford, Tina Berdan of Sparta, Theresa Slabbekoorn of Kent City, a special granddaughter Aimee Williams who lived with the family and several other grandchildren, his brother Tom ( Sharon) Rice of Sheridan, sister Pam (Larry) Taylor of Gowen and nieces and nephews.
A Memorial luncheon will be held at a future date. Hurst Funeral Home Greenville is serving the Rice Family. Messages of condolence may be sent via hurstfuneralhome.com