He leaves to cherish his memory, two loving children; one son, Mr. Robert K. Rice, Sr. (Carletta) of Starkville, MS; one daughter, Ms. LaKezia P. Rice Ham of Columbus, MS; grandchildren, Robert K. Rice, Jr. (RJ), Reocca Rice, LaKenzia (Asja) Ham, and LaRencia Ham; father, Rev. Robert F. Rice; mother, Mrs. Adline Rice; three sisters, Ms. Wanda Jean Prowell, Mrs. Delphime Huddleston (the late Jeffrey), Mrs. Delois Rice (Julius); three brothers, Rev. Rander Rice (Janette), Min. Lee Morris Rice (Catherine), and Rev. Roger Rice ,and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends.