Earl Rice

RICE, Earl W. – Age 81 of Franklin, TN Died June 17, 2008. Mr. Rice Previously owned and operated Randolph and Rice, Inc. industrial electronics company of Nashville for over 50 years. He and Mr. Randolph formed partnerships with several other stores in Kentucky and middle Tennessee. He was a graduate of Waverly Central High, class of 1945 and served in the US Navy. He was a warm and loving husband and father. Mr. Rice is preceded in death by his father, Alfred W. Rice & mother, Amanda J Rice. He is survived by wife of 58 years Margie Ruth Rice; daughter, Margo Rice Inman; son in law, Kerry Inman, sisters, Margaret Rice Whitfield, Rebecca Jones and Ruby Rice, sister-in-laws, Peggy Miller, Pat Cleage and Linda Ridings, brother-in-laws, Doug Ridings, Cliff Cleage and Lloyd Jones. Loyal four legged companion, Molly, a host of nieces, nephews and friends, Son, Randy Rice. Visitation will be Friday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. with graveside service to follow. Our Sincere thanks to the nurses and staff of the West Meade Health Center. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Nashville Humane Association, 213 Oceola Ave., Nashville, TN 37209 or Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St, Nashville TN. 37203.
HARPETH HILLS FUNERAL HOME, 9090 HWY 100, 646-9292