Jimmie Andrew Rice, 80, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at his home in Gilman City, MO.
He was born May 25, 1935 in Gilman City, MO the son of Marion and Merle (Elder) Rice. They preceded him in death.
On November 24, 1955 he married Peggy Hamilton. She survives at home.
Jimmie worked as a farmer and a bulk tank driver. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gilman City, MO, Last Charter Member of Gilman City Lions Club for 50 plus years, and the Gilman City Rebekah Lodge.
In addition to his parents, Jimmie is preceded in death by brothers, Larry Wray and Gary Rice; and son-in-law, George Martz.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Peggy include daughters, Anita Nigh, Kearney, MO, Rita Martz, Bethany, MO; 1 granddaughter, Kourtney (Brock) Christopher; great grandson, Kael Christopher; brothers, Tom (Marilyn) Ward, Gilman City, MO, Ron (Barb) Rice, Mason City, IA, Tom Rice, Las Vegas, NV, Les (Tracy) Rice, Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Patricia (Junior) Salton, Riceville, IA, Pam (Ellis) Hobson, Riceville, IA; 2 step grandsons, Josh Nigh and Morgan Martz; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9 at the First Baptist Church of Gilman City, MO. Burial with military rites will follow in Masonic Cemetery, Gilman City, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Gilman City, MO. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Masonic Cemetery of Gilman City in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com