He is survived by his mother, Lottie Minor Rice of Starkville, MS; three daughters: Patricia Rice Woodum and Christie Rice both of Charlotte, N.C. and Daphne Lee (Johnny) of Starkville, MS; two sisters: Lorine Rice Baker and Addie Rice both of Starkville, MS; and one brother, Curtis Rice of Starkville, MS; two aunts: Joyce Blair and Catherine Minor of Starkville, MS; two uncles: Tommy James Minor and Joshua Minor; four grandchildren.