of England, AR
July 6, 1952 - April 28, 2015
John Brady Rice, 62, of England, AR, departed this life on April 28, 2015. He was born July 6, 1952, to mother Johnna Hale Rice and the late Carl E. Rice. Brady was a member of the First United Methodist Church of England, served in the U.S. Navy, was a former President and member of England-Keo Hunting Club, and a retired farmer.
Brady is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sheila Canada Rice, two sons: Steven Rice (wife Erin) of England and Brian Rice (wife Abby) of Fayetteville, AR; one daughter Rebecca Rice Brown (husband Adam) of England, and one brother Van Rice (wife Diane) of England. He has seven beautiful grand-children: John, Jack, AnnaClaire, Jacob, Lillian, Andrew, and Brady. He also left a multitude of beloved family and friends.
Brady was a good man, a wonderful husband, father, friend, and PopPop. He will be missed by many and remembered forever.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 6-8:00 PM. Service will be Friday, May 1st, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Roller England Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorials can be sent to First United Methodist Church, 200 N. E. 2nd St., England, Arkansas, 72046.
Sheila and family - I was sorry to hear of your loss and please know I will be remembering you in my thoughts and prayers.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mr Brady was a great guy. Always had a smile on his face whenever you saw him. God be with you all
I am so sorry to hear about Brady. I knew the family when they were living on the farm. Johnna and I worked at the England Hospital for several years. Tell her that I am thinking of her as well. Peace be upon you all. It's definitely a hard time in your life.
Mrs Rice & family, I was so saddened to learn of Mr Rice's passing! I have only known him a short time but he quickly became one of my favorite patients!! I'm really going to miss aggravating him on chemo days!!! He will not be forgotten!! Please know you all are in my thoughts & prayers!
Cathy, RN
My thoughts and prayers are with the Rice family at tis time.
Sheila and family, I am very sorry to hear about Brady's passing. He was a fine man, and someone that I respected. You are in my family's prayers.
Sheila and Brady's family, I am sad to learn of your loss. I know he was a good man, husband, son and dad, and friend to many. This is a very rough time for you, but you will get through it with God's help and wonderful memories of your life with him that will last forever.
Prayers for the Rice Famllies
Dear Sheila and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Brady was such a wonderful guy and I have some happy memories of being around him. I will be praying for you.
Sheila: My heart goes out to you and your family and you are in my prayers. I know that God will give you all the strength you need to endure this sadness and loss. Love you girl and God Bless You
Paula Massanelli
Sheila and family,
Larry and I were so sorry to hear about Brady. I know your world has been turned upside down and that your hearts ache. We send you all our deepest sympathy, love and prayers.
Phyllis
Shelia and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Rice Family, We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayersa are with your family at this most difficult time. Your friends at CartiNlr
Sheila and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Brady was such a good man and always made us laugh at the office. He will be missed. God Bless.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at your time of loss.
God Bless
Doyne and Nancy Phillips
Prayers for the family, Brady was a fine man, he will be greatly missed, I am blessed to have known him.
Breast was a great friend and a wonderful person. He will be missed very much.
Our prayers and thoughts are with Shelia and the family. Brady was a special friend too me and I will miss him more than words can express. He was like a brother to me and a very close friend. Jimmy C.