Wayne Rice

January 25, 1923 - December 13, 2018

Gilbert Wayne Rice, age 95, of Jackson passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the Jenkins Community Care Facility in Wellston. He was born on January 25, 1923 in Jackson, Ohio to the late William Gilbert Rice and Florence (Gilson) Rice. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Helen B. (Fisher) Rice and his sister, Betty Walke. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and a WWII Army Veteran. Wayne is survived by his son, Kevin (Julia) Rice; his daughter, Kathie (Sam) Stevenson; his 5 grandchildren: David (Pam) Stevenson, Melissa (Troy) Kingrey, Andy (Susan) Rice, Amy (Brent) Pieper and Mark (Courtney) Rice; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandddaughter and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 2PM with Pastor Chris Wiseman officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12PM up until the time of the service at 2PM. Burial to follow at Fairmount Cemetery with military graveside services by the Jackson Chapter 45 DAV.