RICE, WILLIAM JOSEPH Rice, William Joseph age 86 passed away Sunday January 2, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Blanch and son Craig (Freda) Rice. Grandchildren Terry, John, James, Rebecca Rice and David Jafari. Sisters Margaret (Louis) Kulovitz, Rebecca Rice and brother Dan (Gloria) Rice.He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be Thursday January 6, 2011 at 12 Noon at Holy Infant of Prague Catholic Church in Trussville, interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with Ridout's Trussville Chapel directing. The family will receive friends at Ridout's Trussville Chapel Wednesday evening at 5:00 P.M. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Michael and Ricky Kulovitz, David Rice, Robert Stansell, Pat Culwell and David Jafari.