of Wichita, KS

January 25, 1927 - October 10, 2024

Argie Olton Rice, 97, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 in Wichita. He was born on January 25, 1927 in Paris, Arkansas to his parents, Romie and Lillie (Moore) Rice. He was a United States Army veteran having serving in WWII.

AO loved to trade cars on a ''More than regular basis!''. Along with shopping for antiques, He and the love of his life, Bobbie, also loved garage sales, sitting on the back porch, feeding and watching the squirrels. In their younger days, He and his wife loved riding motorcycles. They also loved going to Branson, Missouri and many of those times, their well loved children and later, grandchildren, were invited and happily taken along!

For as long as he was physically able, He played bluegrass on the mandolin, Banjo, guitar and Harmonica, as well as singing with his wife and three sons in the family group ''The Backwoods Boys'' including some original pieces he himself had written.

He was strong in his faith and trust in Christ, always believing Jesus was the way, the truth, and the life! (John 14:6) All the way to the end of life, Argie Olton Rice truly lived his life for Him.

The family is forever grateful the Lord blessed us throughout our lifetime with such a wonderful, faithful, trusted, father, grandfather and friend! He will be dearly missed and greatly loved always!

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of over 68 years, Bobbie Imogene (Bideler) Rice; three sisters, Murl Marie Rice, Nannie Letha Rice and Louise Irene Rice and four brothers, Lonnie Lee Henry Rice, Holman Rice, Hoyt Eugene Rice and Robert Alton Rice.

He is survived by his three sons, David Lee Rice and wife, Vicki, Tommy Wayne Rice and wife, Debra and Terry Lex Rice and wife, Teresa; 9 grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren and several other friends and family in Arkansas, Oregon and Texas, as well as his home state of Kansas.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. David Rice. Burial will follow in Baxley Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com