James David Rice's Obituary
James David "JD" Rice, Infant Son of Ryan "Mule" and Ursula Rice was born silently into this world on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM weighing 9 pounds, 8 ounces and 21 inches long. He leaves an everlasting imprint on the hearts of his mother, Ursula Rice and his father, Ryan "Mule" Rice. Though their time together was brief, their love for JD is eternal.
James David Rice is survived by his mother, Ursula Rice and father, Ryan "Mule" Rice. His great-grandmothers: Marjorie Rice and Ruth Taylor. His grandparents: James Rice, Marieta Radu, Teresa Taylor, David and Beverly Precise. Aunts and Uncles: Lee (Ryan) Rice, Laura (Bogdan) Ionescu, Liza (Bogdan) Boca, Nicoleta (Alexandru) Visan, Meghan (Brent) Cornelison, Dave (Kathryn) Precise, Melissa (Josh) Hamilton. Lots of loving cousins: Annalee Rice, Finn Rice, Laurel Rice, Ally Cornelison, Clay Cornelison, James Cornelison, John Cornelison, Oliver Ionescu, Evelyn Ionescu, Teo Boca, Radu Visan, Jackson Precise, Conner Precise, Evie Cate Hamilton, and Emma Hamilton.
Baby JD was preceded in death by his great grandfathers; Robert “Bob” Rice and Harlon Taylor.
A visitation will be held at Broad Street Church of Christ in Scottsboro on Thursday, February 20th from 4 to 6 PM followed immediately by a memorial service at 6 PM.
In lieu of flowers, Ursula and Mule request that donations be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital In loving memory of James David Rice, In honor of JD’s cousin, Alex Baird.
Mail to: Memorials, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or go online: stjude.org/memorial, or by calling 1-800-873-6983.
Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.rudderfuneralhomes.com
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