Wayne A. Rice, 67, of Orange, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Wayne was born July 15, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas to George and Margaret Rice. Wayne served in the United States Army. He enjoyed making jewelry and purses out of leather. He loved fishing, hunting, riding horses and watching the original Star Trek. Mr. Rice also cherished his grandchildren and great grandchildren with all of his heart.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, George Rice and Margaret Pearce Rice; and a sister, Maxine Scarboro. He is survived by his children, Rhonda Kelly and her husband, Nick of Orange, Sommer East and husband, Mark of Port Neches, Chad Rice and his wife, Dixie of Nederland; brother, John Rice of Fort Worth; and a sister, Joanne Lewis of Fort Worth. Wayne also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren to cherish his memories.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2017, at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Rice will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Grammier-Oberle Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Groves.
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