Tony Lee Rice

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Visitation Schedule
Roller Funeral Home Chapel
1700 E. Walnut St.
Paris, AR  72855
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
6-8 P.M.
Service Schedule
Traditional
First Baptist Church
311 E. Main Street
Paris, AR  72855
Thursday, August 14, 2008
10:00 A.M.
Cemetery
Corley Cemetery
State Hwy 309
Corley Community, AR  72855
Memorial Contributions
Tony Rice Memorial Fund
P O Box 31
First National Bank Acc: 0112349501
Paris, AR  72855
Tony Lee Rice

of Paris, AR

September 16, 1967 - August 8, 2008

Tony Lee Rice, 40 of Paris, Arkansas died Friday August 8, 2008 in Paris, AR
He was employed by Wal-Mart in Paris, AR

Survivors include his Father and Mother James and Patsy Rice of Paris, Arkansas; two daughters, Kesha Gunn and husband Eli of London,AR and Sabrina Varnell of Paris, AR
one son John Moore and wife Taletha of Russellville, AR
Best friend: Heather James of Paris, AR
Two Grandchildren
Service was held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday August 14, 2008 at First Baptist Church-Paris with burial in Corley Cemetery-Paris with Rev. Edgar Pierce serving as clergy.

Pallbearers: Jerry Stafford,
Frank Haven, Dean Green,
Mike Henderson, Clifford Turner, Dustin Zimmer

Visitation was held at Roller Chapel-Paris from 6-8 p.m., on Wednesday August 13, 2008

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63 Condolence(s)
Amber
, AR
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Friday, March 20, 2009

Still missing Tony every day.

Paul Frederick
Subiaco/Korea, AR
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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Jim and Patsy,

Melissa and I wish to express our deepest sorrow. Tony was a great person and will be missed by all.

Paul

belinda scrivner
paris, AR
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Thursday, August 21, 2008

tony will be missed a lot he was a very nice and caring person he would speak to me when he seen me he up in heaven with the wonderful angels

David Wright
Van Buren, AR
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Sorry to hear of your lost. You are in my prayers.

Jerry@ Suzanne Moore
Paris, AR
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Sunday, August 17, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to James and Patsy.

Debbie Herman
magazine, AR
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Friday, August 15, 2008

Just wanted to say what a wonderful caring person Tony has been to me. I feel great loss for you all. Was a great honor to know him and be his friend. I have been truly blessed to have know him for past nine years. May God keep your family under his wing. Love to each one of you.

Justin and Brandy Melton
Paris, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed! He was an amazing guy that was always kind! Prayers to everyone that was touched by this tragedy!

Lisa Chitwood-Abney
Bakersfield, CA
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Uncle Jim & Aunt Patsy, I'm sorry to hear about Tony. Mom & Dad called Friday as soon as they heard, Even though I haven't been back to Paris in years I will always remember coming out to the house & going fishing with Tony. Now Tony can visit with Grandma & bring her upto date on our family. All our love & prayers are with you.

charlotte grimes
paris, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

our thougths and prayers

Spunky Needham
Roseville, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tony will be greatly missed. I feel very honored to be able say that I knew Tony. God bless you all and comfort you.

Kathy (Beshoner)Schluterman
Paris, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Jim & Patsy-
I'm so sorry for your loss. Tony was a great guy and I will surely miss him. We hung out in school and he was always a good friend. May God give you peace during this time. I know words are insufficient at a time like this. I will remember you in prayers.

Randy and Kelly Huber
Paris, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pee Wee & Alice Schluterma
Paris, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time. We will continue to remember Tony as we always knew him. He was always there to help anytime we needed help. May God Bless and Console you in the future.

Herman & Karen (Kinney) Schluterman
Subiaco, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Jim & Patsy,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Tony was such a nice and kind and caring person, always willing to lend a helping hand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both during this difficult time. May God be with you both.
Herman and Karen Schluterman

Pam (Stinnett) Baumgartner
Paris, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

What a wonderful person and friend Tony was. He always had fun and enjoyed life. We shared a lot of fun memories in school, you'll be greatly missed and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to have known such a lovely person. May God Bless your family, my prayers are with you!!!

Sandy Hunter
Paris, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Patsy and Family,

I had the pleasure of knowing Tony all of my life. We went to school together and he was one of the nicest guys that you could ever meet. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ray Wood
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Patsy and family, I was deeply saddened to hear that Tony had been taken away. You and Tony were ggod to me while I served as your support manager. I will never forget the laughs we shared. Patsy if there is anything you need, please call on me.
Ray Wood
Huson Funeral Homes

Mike Tippit & Family
, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I had the pleasure of racing with Tony on Sundays, He was a super nice person and a great racer, Alway giving you a thumbs up, He will be missed.

Nancy Hutchins
, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Tony was one of the greatest men anyone could ever know. I worked with Tony at Stark, and we became very good friends. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jim and Patsy. May God bless you and comfort you as only he can.

Kay RICE Sowdon
Cottage Grove, OR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

May God give you peace and healing in time. I am so sorry for your loss, and realize just how hard this must be for you. My prayers are with the family.

Laura and James Hunt
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Patsy and James our hearts go out to you. Tony was a kind and thoughtful man who will be missed by many of us and we can only take comfort in the knowledge that he is now living within God's embrace. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you

Julie Leonard
Centerville, TN
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Uncle Jim and Aunt Patsy. I am so sorry about Tony. This is Julie, Dennis and Sue's youngest girl. My prayers are with you all May God Bless you all.

Tim Bellamy
, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Jim and Patsy just letting you know you are in my thoughts

Jason & Shannon Bradley
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Patsy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and James in this time of sorrow.

Carol Boyd
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Patsy & Family

My heart breaks for you and your family.. Tony was a wonderful man, always a big help to me in the store. He will be truly missed!!!
God Bless You All during this time of loss.. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carol Boyd & Family

Jeremy & AMY McDonough
Dardanelle, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Sorry to hear about tony he was a really nice guy and helped me out alot when i needed it

Shane & Susan Werling
Sherwood, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Patsy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tony will be missed by many. May God give you peace during this time. If you need anything, let us know. We love you.

Lesa (Lee) Teague
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I had the pleasure of working with Tony at the Pants factory. We became good friends there, so I know first hand what a wonderful person he was. We could all only hope to leave this world with so many people saying so many nice things. He was truely liked and respected by so many. Miss You Friend

sherry parsons
clarksville, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Your family are in our thoughts & prayers. May you all find strength & love in the arms of God and family & friends.

Kelly (Willhite) Becker
paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Tony and you couldn't have meet a nicer person. It is a terrible loss. He will me missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Neal and Tammy Wade
paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Tony was a good guy and will be missed by his many friends and family. He was always friendly and had a very kind way about him. Our thoughts and prayers our with you. Gods strength can and will get you through this very difficult time.

Lindsey Parrish
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

I pray for the family of Tony Rice, that somehow they can find peace. I didn't know Tony on a personnel level, just as the nice guy at Walmart. I will always remember August 8th. Not only that I had to experience the worst thing that I had ever seen , but because maybe I was present when a ANGEL got his wings. God bless each and everyone of those that grieve over Tony, whether it be family, friend, coworker or just a person that knew him from Walmart.

Don & Kelley Reames
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult and awful time! What a waste! We love you!

Sharon Jones
paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Patsy you & the family are in our prayers.Your son was a sweet person and his smile will be missed. I saw him on Thursday morning at work and i touched him on the shoulder & he turned around & spoke and smiled. I share your sorrow. God Bless You .

DeeDee (Cameron) Crouch
Russellville, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Patsy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the tagic loss. I worked with both you and Tony at Wal-Mart he was a really great guy.He will be missed.If you need anything just let us know.God Bless

Crystal
Fort Smith, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you all duing this time. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kristen Reames
Pairs, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Our Family will not be the same without Tony. It's sad that he was taken so young but now is in a better place.

God Bless you Jim and Patsy!

Laura VanderHaak
, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss.

Pam Walker
Cabot, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Tony was a great person and fun to be around and will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Brian and April Revis and family
Charleston, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Tony was one of the nicest people you could ever know. He was always smiling. He will be missed greatly. There are no words to say in this time for you guys, except may God wrap you with his love and comfort.

cleta pressley
paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

look to the Lord for comfort in this time of sorrow.

Delinda Brewer
Clarksville, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

We are so sorry for the lost of your son. I can not begin to imagine what you are going through but I feel for you as a mother. I did not know Tony personally but Rodney told us how great a person he was. We will pray for your family and if there is anything that we can do for you or your family please let us know.

Love Don & Delinda Brewer

Michael Ward
Arlington, VA
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Tony was my friend for over 30 years. We used to play soccer, pool, Atari video games and listen to Kiss records when we were young. My thoughts and prayers are with James and Patsy Rice. Tony was a fine man and a person I will never forget.

Joani Cornelius
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

My prayers are with you during this time of grief....God Bless You.

C.E. and Pat Atchley
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Patsy and family,
We know and share the grief and sorrow that you are going through now. You are all in our prayer's.
C. E. and Pat Atchley

Tina Zimmer
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Words cannot express how I felt when I heard. He was a very special person. He will be missed by so many people, I will always keep his family in my prayers.

Geneva Dietz
Scranton, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Miss ya !!!!!

River Valley Tool & Mfg., Inc.
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paula Turner-Wiley
Paris, AR
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

There are no words of comfort for a mother who has just lost her child. I pray for your heart to heal but experience tells me this is a very long journey upon which you now embark.
I pray for your family to find comfort through Jesus Christ and to lean on others for strength.

Paula Turner Wiley PHS Class of 84

CAROLYN REED ROBERTS
MINDEN, LA
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008

BOW AND PATSY...LOVE FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYERS TO BOTH OF YOU.

YOUR MEMORIES ARE YOURS FOREVER.

GODS PEACE WITH BOTH OF YOU.

George & Dianna Willhite
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

We are sorry, for your loss. Tony was a person, I can always remember at work, That nothing really brothered him. His comment was, Oh well!!! He will always be remembered by his walmart family.

Glenda Forst
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Tony will be greatly missed.

Gary and Brenda Ramsey
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Tony was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed..

The Clements
Tulsa, OK
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Tony was a fine, handsome young man. One to be proud of and was loved by his family. God be with you Pat and Jim and comfort you as only he can.

Brenda and Donna and all the family, we send our thoughts and love to you in this difficult time. Lois and Coy are welcoming Tony to a better place.

Tracy Franklin & family
Paris, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during the tragic loss of your son. I have known Tony for several years and he always had something to say to me everytime I seen him at Walmart he would always give me some kind of hard time and smile with that crooked smile. I have to say that he was one good guy in all the years I have known Tony and that was about 23 years I never heard one bad thing about him ever, there are so few people you can say that about so take pride in knowing that you raised a wonderful young man and he is now a wonderful angel.

TOM & JO SCHRIVER
PARIS, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

WE ARE SO SORRY HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY !

jerry wallen
ozark, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of need.

Elizabeth wallen
ozark, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

my deepest prayers and thoughts are with you all in this time of need may god bless all of you and keep you beside him in this of need.

Keith and Brenda Cauthren
, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Tony you were a very special guy who we were proud to call a friend. Your the one person that we went to school with that we seen and talked to on a regular bases. We are going to miss you so very much. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family you were taken from them and all your friends way to early and tragicly. What happened to you should not have happened. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten you will alwayes remaine in our hearts and memories forever. God Bless You and your family we are praying for you. We hope you rest in peace. Your friends forever Keith and Brenda(Brewer) Cauthren

Wanda Kay Bowerman
Magazine, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

I am sorry for the loss of your Son, Father, Grandfather.
Tony was such a great person, always friendly and happy, and a smile for everyone May God bless be with you in your loss.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Wanda Kay Bowerman

Sheri Turner and Family
paris, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

My heart aches for the family of Tony. I am just one of the few people that will miss him at Walmart. I knew Tony all my life, and memories of him will be cherished. I pray for you Patsy, because I know what kind of relationship that you had with your son. You should feel honored to have had such a close bond between the two of you. He will be with you always. My prayers go out to your family, and to all his friends and co workers during this difficult time in your life. Our lose is Heavens gain. On Friday a angel got his wings.
Peace be with you.

Laura Schluterman
Subiaco, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elizabeth Frederick Williams
Yale, AR
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.