George F. Rice Sr. - 1927-2008
George F. Rice Sr., age 81, of Ashland, Ky., died Monday morning, Nov. 24, 2008, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.
He was born Jan. 4, 1927, in Hager Hill, Ky., a son of the late Emmitt and Lizzie Perkins Rice. He was also preceded in death by a stepson, David Blair.
He was a retired laborer with Armco with more than 37 years of service, a WWII and Korean Conflict Army veteran and recipient of Purple Heart. He was a very active member of Second Baptist Church, a 32nd degree Mason with the Poage Masonic Lodge, a member of El Hasa Shrine and an avid UK Wildcat fan.
Surviving are his loving wife of 52 years, Rosolene Howard Rice of Ashland; sons, George Jr. (Genea) Rice and Michael Rice, all of Ashland; a stepson, Danny (Barbara) Blair of Ironton, Ohio; daughters, Kimberly (Tyrus) Luther of Hickory Flat, Miss., and Alison (Daryell) Suttles of Ashland; a host of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family members and friends; and a special daughter, Teddy Harper of Ashland.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at the Second Baptist Church, Ashland by Pastor Ed Caudill. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today, Nov. 25, 2008 at the Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland.
Friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101 or Second Baptist Church, 4950 Williams Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Military service will be provided by Kenova American Legion Post No. 93. Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. tonight by Poage Lodge No. 325.
Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
