of New Blaine, AR
August 23, 1929 - March 28, 2014
Sam Rice, 84 of New Blaine, Arkansas passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 in Fort Smith. He was born on August 23, 1929 in Paris, Arkansas to his parents Harley Rice and Mary (Zeiler) Rice. He was a retired business man, Chief Mine Inspector for the State of Arkansas, a member of St. Scholastica Catholic Church and a World War II Army veteran.
Sam is preceded in death by Martha Rice, his wife of 59 years and his parents Harley and Mary Rice.
Sam is survived by one son, Mike Rice and wife Julie of Springdale, Arkansas and four grandchildren: Alex Rice, Erika Curiel, Lillie Haddock and Benjamin Haddock.
Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at St. Scholastica Catholic Church in New Blaine.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, March 31, 2014 at St. Scholastica Catholic Church in New Blaine with Fr. Leonard Wangler O.S.B. officiating. Burial will be in St. Scholastica Catholic Cemetery in New Blaine under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Randy McChristian, Ken Lensing, Dennis Lensing, Leonard Lensing, Darian Layes and Steve Layes.
Honorary Pallbearers are the members of East Logan County Water Board.
Sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Sam was a good neighbor to us.
I am really sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to your father and what an influence he had on your life. Life doesn’t seem fair sometimes and it seems that he has left us too soon. I know this experience will change you forever. God will definitely show you the way to smiling again. Just remember all the good times you shared with your father and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone but will live in your heart and in your mind forever. My condolences to you and your family.
Our deepest condolences.