of Conway, AR
April 27, 1934 - October 4, 2015
Rev. David B. Rice, 81, of Conway passed away on Sunday, October 04, 2015 at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born April 27, 1934, in Tupelo, Arkansas, Jackson County. He was a Baptist Minister for 66 years. He began preaching when he was 15 years old.
He pastored Baptist Churches in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Arkansas. He served on various committees in the National, State, and Local Associations in the BMA work. His last pastorate was Lakeview Baptist Church, Mayflower. He attended Central Baptist College, Arkansas State Teachers College, (UCA) and has a master of Theology degree from the American Bible School, Kansas City, MO. He did extensive evangelistic work and preached in 21 states in the U.S. and two foreign countries. He was instrumental in organizing 3 Baptist Churches. He authored several booklets and pamphlets on various Bible subjects and wrote a historic novel about his family all of the way from the early 1800's to the Twentieth Century.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Janada, of 53 years, his parents: Austin E. Rice, Sr. and Clara ''Burton'' Rice, three sisters: Lindell ''Rice'' Morris, Ruth ''Rice'' Stewart, Doyce Eloise Rice, and a brother: Austin E. Rice, Jr.
He is survived by four children: Rev. Wayne Rice, wife Carole, from Laurel, MS. Jana ''Rice'' Hefner, husband Jay, Phillip Rice, wife Angela, and Jeff Rice, all of Conway. There are 7 grandchildren, and 5 Great-grandchildren.
Service will be at Antioch Baptist Church, Amity Rd. here in Conway at 11am on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 with his son, Bro. Wayne Rice, Bro. Donny Parrish and Dr. Jason Aultman officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flower, memorials can be sent to Central Baptist College, Conway, AR.
Pallbearers will be Greg Hughes, Steve Wiles, Dr. David Martin, Eddie Glover, Tom Byram and Don Byram.
Only fond memories of my friend, David Rice!
Dear Rice family, We were on vacation when Brother Rice passed away and unable to attend his service. Know that you have our deepest sympathies in your loss. With Love and prayers for peace. Gene and Linda.
Brother Rice was one of my favorite people. Love his smile...
I care.
Ms. Esther
Condolences and prayers to David Burton's family. David was a "double cousin" to my Dad, H.L. Burton Jr. I pray that God grant you peace & comfort during this trying time.
So sorry for your loss.
Condolences on your Loss, Rev. Rice was a wonderful man and a Joy to get to know.
Deepest sympathy to a wonderful family! You're in my thoughts and prayers!!
Diane Ward
Such a glorious day for your dad! Our love and prayers are with you all during this time.
May God give you and the family the kind of peace that surpasses all understanding.
Trina McCall-Coleman
Counselor - Pine Forest Elementary