Jerry Wayne Rice
April 1, 1943 - April 25, 2019
Jerry Wayne Rice, 76, of Seymour, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Louisville, KY. He had been seriously ill for 2 years. He was a graduate of Vallonia High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball. Jerry was an honorably discharged veteran of the Air Force. He was a member of the Vallonia United Methodist Church. He owned and operated Rice Express/Sheildstown Transport and was the former owner of R & R Bar & Grill. Jerry was a huge IU fan and enjoyed golfing. Jerry was born on April 1, 1943 in Vallonia to the late George & Myrtle Fleenor Rice. Survivors include 3 sons, Tony Rice of Cincinnati, Kevin Rice of Columbus, & Shaun Rice of Brownstown; grandchildren, Michael, Mitchell & Jessica Rice; 4 great grandchildren, a brother, Ronald V. Rice of Brownstown; 2 sisters, Pat Thomas of Medora & Winona Reed of Brownstown. He was preceded in death by his parents, 11 brothers, & 2 sisters. Friends may visit the family at Johnson Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 30th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. At 1:00 p.m. we will go in procession to Vallonia Cemetery and have military graveside rites.
Jerry Wayne Rice, 76, of Seymour, died on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Louisville, KY. He had been seriously ill for 2 years. He was a graduate of Vallonia High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball. Jerry was an honorably... View Obituary & Service Information