Rev. Joe (Nate) Rice leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters: Min. Brenda Gardner (Min. Richard), Mary Jones both of Columbus, MS; and Ann Lampkin (Joseph) of Sturgis, MS; one son, Sammie Rice (Naomi) of Columbus, MS; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Jasper Rice of East St. Louis, IL: and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.