of Batesville, AR
April 27, 1931 - July 21, 2009
Don L. Fitch Bice, Col. USAF Retired 1978, passed away on July 21, 2009, and entered eternal rest. He was born on April 27, 1931, in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas to Agnes and Ewing Bice.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charline Bice, of Batesville; son: C. Don Bice, M.D. of Little Rock; daughter-in-law, Eva Maria Bice of Jonesboro; granddaughter: Courtney Michelle Bice of Denver, Colorado. He is also survived by his brothers, William N. Bice and wife, Bernice of Ozark, Arkansas and Terry D. Bice and wife, Kathy of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Marie Mahon and husband, Keith of Vero Beach, Florida; nephews: Douglas Bice and wife, Sue of Fort Smith, Terry Edward Bice of Des Arc, Pat Mahon and Mike Mahon of Vero Beach, Florida and Travis D. Bice and wife Mari of Phoenix, Arizona; nieces: Shirley Carpenter of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Jean Maier and husband, Jerry of Sherwood, Becky Greenwood of Kempner, Texas, Anne Bonner of Judsonia, and Cathy Bradley of Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Agnes and Ewing Bice and two brothers, Bernard R. Bice and E. Herschel Bice.
Col. Bice had a long and distinguished career in the U. S. Air Force spanning 30 years and included tours in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, headquarters' assignments in the United States Air Forces Europe, Headquarters United States Air Force, The Pentagon; Air Forces Korea; and United Nations Command Korea. He had many other service assignments worldwide. His career included maintenance on the first jet in the U. S. Military arsenal through the Titan and Minutemen Missiles. Col. Bice received multiple awards and decorations including the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and two Bronze Stars, along with a Legion of Merit.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home, 510 E. College Avenue in Batesville immediately preceded by visitation at 9:00 a.m. with Bro. Bob Harris and Tony Hammack officiating.
Burial will follow the services at Oaklawn Cemetery with full military honors.
Pallbearers are Travis Bice, James Odell, Terry Edward Bice, Jeff Joyner, Dennis Wood and Tommy Wood. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Robert Walton of Batesville, Jeff Showalter of Batesville, Doctors Richard Bentley, William Culp, Issam Makhoul, Alison Acott, Yara Robertson, and Phillip Kenny, all of the UAMS.
Grateful appreciation to the entire nursing staff and particularly Allison, Gina and Cathy of the F-4 Unit.
Arrangements are by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
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18 Condolence(s)
SSGT Warren Hicks
Monday, February 8, 2021
I had the pleasure of serving under Col Bice at 90th Strategic Missile Wing when he was our DCM from 1971 to 1976 at Warren AFB. He was a true gentleman and will be missed.
Ken Allen
Friday, August 7, 2009
It was a pleasure to have Don Bice for a friend. I listened in awe to many stories of his adventures and he was always unafraid to speak his peace. Don will be greatly missed by all the friends he and Mrs. Bice made by attending and supporting their ball games, including my three children, who respected Don and Mrs. Bice greatly.
Pat Mahon
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Beautiful tribute to a great man.
John Joyce
Monday, July 27, 2009
Don,
Losing a parent is a tough time for all of us, and we become aware of our own mortality as well as the sense of our own loss. However, I'm sure that your dad was proud of you and what you have done with your life. Thinking about you at this difficult time
JJ
Theodora Hightower
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Charlene I am so sorry of your loss Don was a wonderful person. Barney always enjoyed visiting with him and I want to thank you for your and Don's interest in my grandson Addison. Again he is a loss to all of us.
THeodora
Ronnie Smith
Friday, July 24, 2009
Charlene,
I am so sorry for your loss. Don was one of my favorite people, and it just won't be the same when I come to Batesville to a ballgame and not see the 2 of you sitting up there together. I would have been at the funeral, but I just found out about his passing today. God bless you.
Coach Ronnie Smith
Kari Carpenter
Friday, July 24, 2009
Aunt Charlene,
I'm so saddened to hear of Uncle Fitch's passing. I'm so sorry I could not be there with you today. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Much Love,
Kari
UAMS- OPC Technologist
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thinking of you and your family at this time. May the grace of God bring you peace. Nancy, Melissa, Gwen S. Gwen P., Sheila, Lisa, Hannah, Kathy, Bernisha & Aubrey
Larry and Dolores West
Friday, July 24, 2009
Larry and I were so sorry to here about Don. Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family
Isabelle, Edward and Alexander Tenace
Friday, July 24, 2009
Miss Charlene,
Our prayers are with you and your family dring this painful time. We are sorry for your loss.
Clyde Glover
Friday, July 24, 2009
I am very sorry for the loss of your Father.
Clyde
Lloyd & Millie Myers
Friday, July 24, 2009
DR. BICE WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
MAY GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY ESPECIALLY DURING THIS TIME
Willie Strong
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Charlene I was so sorry to hear of Don's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Meredith Strahl&Anne Strahl
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Mother and I are so sorry for your loss.
Jonathan Maier & Family
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
John H. Baxter
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Peace...................
Dana Bone Teichart
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Doug and Family,
So sorry to hear of your uncle's death, may peace be with you during the coming days.
Kenneth and Linda Rorie
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Linda and I were sad to hear of Don's passing. He was a truly wonderful person, always laughing, joking, and friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand. My mother, Cleo Rorie, thought the world of him. He was the best neighbor ever. He will be missed by all. Kenneth and Linda Rorie