Bob Rice Obituary (1947 - 2024) - Russellville, Arkansas

Bob Rice, 77, of Ola, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Dardanelle Regional Medical Center in Dardanelle, Arkansas. Born on February 27, 1947, in Russellville, Arkansas, Bob was the beloved husband of Betsy Elizabeth Rice, whom he married on December 17, 1965, in Ola. He was a dedicated United States Navy Veteran of Vietnam and worked tirelessly as a Facility Maintenance Inspector. Bob found great joy in his family and was a proud member of the American Legion Post 0222 in Ola and V.F.W. Fisher-Law Post 8525 in Plainview. Bob was of the Methodist faith. Bob is survived by his cherished wife, Betsy Rice of Ola, Arkansas. He leaves behind his loving sister, Annie Bell of Springdale, Arkansas, and brother-in-law, Robert M. Foster, also of Springdale. Additionally, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Mary E. Golden of Ola, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives, including Robert Foster of Springdale and Billy Hayley of Colorado, Don Hayley of Little Rock, Randy Golden of Pasadena, Texas, Jeff Sebesta of Conroe, Texas, and niece Laura Lerma of Houston, Texas, along with other relatives and friends. In his leisure time, Bob enjoyed photography, playing and watching sports—especially basketball and baseball—and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mildred Rice, his brother Billy Ray Rice, and two sisters, Betty Foster and Myrt Hayley. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Charlie Sabesta and Fred Golden, a sister-in-law, Carol Sebesta, and mother-in-law, Willie McBride. A family led memorial service will be held at Danville Methodist Church March 23, 2024 at 1P.M. A private committal service will be held at the new Chapel of Light at the J. Herman Humphrey Dignity Cremation Center by Humphrey Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the River Valley Christian Clinic or the Danville Methodist Church. Condolences and memories can be shared through the internet obituary and online guest book available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.