Jeffrey Dwain Rice, age 49 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, Tennessee.
He was born February 4, 1973 in Sparta, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Willie Bethel and Willie Pearl Goodson Rice.
Jeff worked for many years as a HVAC certified service technician, but his real joy was being a devoted husband, stay at home dad, and grandfather. Jeff really enjoyed taking care of his family, and he was a caregiver for his mother in her later years. As well as being a family man, Jeff enjoyed riding his motorcycle along with fishing, various projects with cars, and also his pets.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Steve and Janet Sanders and other family members.
Survivors include:
Wife of 28 Years- Brandi Rice of Sparta, TN
Son-Tyler Rice of Sparta, TN
Daughters- Brooke White (Aaron) of Sparta, TN; Alyssa Rice of Sparta, TN; and Alexis Rice of Sparta, TN
Grandchildren- Emmett White, Charlotte (Baby Charlie) White, and Zion White
Aunt- Carolyn Edwards (Walt) of Ft. Mohave, AZ
Cousin- Deidra Breaux of Alvin, TX
Sisters-in-Law- Trisha Young (Kenneth) of Sparta, TN and Jessica Harris (Troy) of Carthage, TN
Father-in-Law- Larry Howell of Sparta, TN
Niece- Sarah Jared (Levi) of Crossville, TN
Nephew- Caleb Rice (Courtney) of Crossville, TN
Great- Nieces and Great-Nephews- Bryleigh Jared and Bray Jared
Several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and neighbors also survive.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Tyler Rice and Johnnie Westmoreland officiating. Burial will follow in Old Zion Cemetery. The family will welcome friends on Friday, January 13, 2023, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Pallbearers to serve are Tyler Rice, Kenneth Young, Chad Fisher, Caleb Rice, Levi Norris, Bobby Prater, and Chris Pinegar.
Online condolences may be made to the family at oaklawnmemorial.com