Donald Rice, Sr. obituary: Donald Rice, Sr.'s Obituary, Kentuckiana
In Memory Of
Donald William Rice, Sr.
1950 - 2022
In Memory Of
Donald William Rice, Sr.
1950 - 2022
He was born on September 29, 1950, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to John Rice and Betty (Barbour) Saunders. In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by his siblings, Bobby Smith, David Rice, Cathy Watkins, and Donna Elsea.
Donnie is survived by his children, Donnie Rice, Jr., Jerry Rice (Teresa), and Bobbie Jones (Christopher); brothers, Tim (Peggy), Mike, and Richard Rice (Wanda); sister, Debbie Fanning; grandchildren, Nathan Swift, Jr., Austin League, Savannah Grant, and Adrianna Rice; great-grandchildren, Bella Swift and Charlie League; former wife, Donna (Spencer) Rice; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with his funeral service taking place at 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Jeffersonville.
Contributions in Donnie’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Donald's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
Please consider sharing a memory of Donnie or leaving a special message for his family by using the "Share Memories" section below.
He was born on September 29, 1950, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to John Rice and Betty (Barbour) Saunders. In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by his siblings, Bobby Smith, David Rice, Cathy Watkins, and Donna Elsea.
Donnie is survived by his children, Donnie Rice, Jr., Jerry Rice (Teresa), and Bobbie Jones (Christopher); brothers, Tim (Peggy), Mike, and Richard Rice (Wanda); sister, Debbie Fanning; grandchildren, Nathan Swift, Jr., Austin League, Savannah Grant, and Adrianna Rice; great-grandchildren, Bella Swift and Charlie League; former wife, Donna (Spencer) Rice; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) with his funeral service taking place at 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Jeffersonville.
Contributions in Donnie’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Donald's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.
Please consider sharing a memory of Donnie or leaving a special message for his family by using the "Share Memories" section below.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map
Service
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 1:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map
Interment
Walnut Ridge Cemetery
2421 Hamburg Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family
S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family