Larance Lamar Rice, 79 of West Melbourne, Florida went to be with his Lord on February 25, 2015. He was born in Miami, FL. He graduated from Edison High School in Miami, FL. and later graduated with a THD Degree from Florida Bible Institute. He Pastored at Victory Baptist Church in Port St. John, Fl. for sixteen years, prior to pastoring at West Melbourne First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his son, Larry, Jr. Survivors include his wife Brenda, children Kim, Liz and James; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 2, 2015, 1 pm at West Melbourne First Baptist Church; the family will be receiving friends one hour prior to services. Burial to follow at Brevard Memorial Park, 5475 N. US Highway 1, Cocoa, FL.