of England, AR

March 1, 1954 - March 24, 2024

Charles Van Rice, 70, of England, Arkansas was born March 1, 1954. It was on his 70th birthday that he learned of his cancer.

He left this earth on March 24, 2024. He was welcomed into Heaven by his dad, Carl; best brother ever, Brady and his in-laws, John Ford and Phyllis, Johnie and Kimberly.

Those left to carry on his legacy are his Wife and BFF, Diane; His children, Carly, Hope and Tim; His grandchildren, Adam, Keiran and Drake and a precious baby arriving this year. Van leaves his mother, Johnna and loving relatives Shelia, Steven and Erin, Brian, Rebecca and Ada; Along with nine great nieces and nephews. His life wouldn't have been the same without his ''other'' family, Evelyn ''Mom E,'' Shari, Rachel and Blake, Nick and MK, Lilli, Matt and Erin, Cash and Zoey, Dylan and Angel, Dalton and Chloe and Dayton; And our matchmaker, Patricia.

Van prided himself on telling people he was from the outskirts of Blakemore, Arkansas. He and Brady farmed there for over 30 years. Van loved to ''turn wrenches" and Brady loved the dirt. They made an amazing team. Van retired from farming on a Friday. He started his new profession the next Monday at Roper Auto Store. His love of cars and parts made him a great fit. The Roper's became his second family. He especially depended on Mr. Roy and Sandra, his Boss (inside joke).

Van was a quiet person who thoroughly enjoyed his life. He even learned to love the dirt with his knack for growing vegetables, flowers and whatever appeared in his back yard.

If you knew Van well, he had a habit of saying ''Ole Van is gonna die at that house'' and so he did. He requested that no formal service or visitation be held. His final ''instructions'', not wishes, will be carried out a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-England Funeral Home
202 Stuttgart Highway
England, AR  72046
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com