of Little Rock, AR
November 26, 1927 - June 6, 2015
Muriel Wayne ''M.W. (Pete)'' Rice of Little Rock, born and raised in Cotter, joined his loving wife, Jean Williams Rice, in heaven on June 6, 2015 after a short illness. Pete, a United States Navy Veteran and Electrical Engineer from Georgia Tech, worked for AP&L/Entergy for 40 years, during which time he and Jean raised three sons: Jim, Bobby, and Joe, and a daughter, Cindy. He was a loving father and grandfather and a generous and caring man to all who knew him. Pete always did whatever he could to make life easier for all of his children and grandkids. Even as he faced his most difficult challenge of leaving this earth, the Good Lord enabled him to make his death as easy as possible for all his loved ones.
After retiring from Entergy, he began a second career building power systems in Asia. He spent six years traveling the world consulting for Electec, a subsidiary of Entergy. He then started a third career and his most enjoyable one, nurturing his grandchildren: Dorothy, Bill, Marianne, Merritt, Will, Joseph, Gretchen, Susan Caroline and Jett and great- grandchildren: Jayden, Aria and Seamus. Pete was active with the Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineers and held several leadership positions with First Christian Church of Little Rock.
He is preceded in death by his wife Jean; three brothers: L.M., Kent and Glenn; father and mother Leonard and Arline Rice. He is survived by his brother, Phillip Rice of Cotter. Pete will be greatly missed by all, especially his kids and grandkids, but we will all cherish our memories and know that he will be with us always.
Visitation will be held at Roller Chenal, Monday, June 8, 6-8pm. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 10:00 am at First Christian Church, Little Rock, AR.
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Mike Cawthon
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
As a young engineering intern, Mr. Rice (never could call him Pete)... was an inspiration, mentor and the one person that gave me a chance in 1972 in Pine Bluff, Ar.
Mr. Rice was a most revered and respected professional and leader who demonstrated the courage of his convictions.
While his passing gives us pause, his legacy lives on through his wonderful family...my heartfelt condolences go out to you all.
Alan Mantooth
Monday, June 8, 2015
Mr. Rice was a wonderful gentleman and an inspiration for many young engineers! We are saddened by his loss, but also very appreciative of his time and efforts for the Electrical Engineering Department and the Arkansas Academy of Electrical Engineers.
Tom and Sonja Keith
Monday, June 8, 2015
We so enjoyed getting to spend time with "Pa-Pete," as our children liked to call him. He was a very special man who will be dearly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim and Jane and the entire family during this time.
Carolyn Rice
Monday, June 8, 2015
You are in my thoughts and prayers.i know he will be missed by all of his family. He was a good man.
Carolyn
Janet Webb
Monday, June 8, 2015
Cindy-
I'm so glad I got to meet your Dad last summer when Blake and Merritt played baseball in Louisiana. His love for his family was plain to see. I know he will be greatly missed. Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
Richard C. Ford
Sunday, June 7, 2015
I worked for Pete For many years in Pine Bluff.
He was very instrumental in helping me advancing my career in AP&L . I owe him a great deal of thanks. Sorry I can not attend his service.
Stan & Sandy Ackerman
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Pete was such a warm and loving person who could always bring a smile to anyone. Although he will be greatly missed, he lived a full life and greatly influenced many people. The world is a better place due to Pete!
Roy & Peggy Ruminer Row
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Bob, Jim, Joe Neil and Cindy:
We are so sorry to hear of Pete's death. He was a wonderful person. We have known him for years, since he was married to my cousin, Jean.
Our condolences to all the children. He will be missed by many.
Allan Maguire
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Dee E Webb
Sunday, June 7, 2015
My sincere condolences to Pete's family. His was truly a life well lived. I enjoyed working around Pete at AP&L/ Entergy Arkansas