Eugene “Jake” William Rice Jr., 79 of Martinsburg, passed away on November 19, 2020. He was resting peacefully at home, under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Along with his entire family, lifelong friends, and fellow Christians.
He was born as a preemie, only child, on July 9, 1941 to the late Eugene W. Rice Sr. and Geraldine Violet (McDowell) Rice. He was so small, he was kept in a regular size shoe box as his crib. He later grew into a giant of a man and was no longer small in stature.
He was employed at Corning Glass Works for approximately 32 years before he retired in 1996.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara F. “Bobby” Rice; three sons: Thomas Aaron Rice (Candi Renee Rice), Edward Clifton Rice (Linda Ann Sine, and Michael David Rice (Julie Ann Rice); grandchildren: Aaron Robert Rice, Alexis Renee Rice, Thomas Andrew Rice, Laura Roseanne Magruder, and Brittany Marie Rice; and two great grandchildren: Kylee Sue Omps and Henery Stewart Wibly.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by twin sons whom passed at birth: Charles William Rice and Christopher William Rice.
Friends will be received on Monday November 23 from 6-8 pm, at Rosedale Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday November 24 at 10 am at Rosedale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Panhandle.
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