Birth date: Dec 15, 1959 Death date: Jan 8, 2015
William J. “Bill” Rice, Jr., age 55, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. He was born December 15, 1959 in Muskegon to William and Darlene (Phinney) Rice. Bill worked for Walmart in maintenance for 7 years and was a member of La Read Obituary
I grew up living across the street from Bill and we became lifelong friends, for years we did everything together, as the years went by and we got older we saw less of each other starting our own lives,
but never lost that love we had for each other.
When I was going through my divorce I would visit him, he was my rock to lean on as well as my shoulder to cry on during that time.
I just can't believe he's gone I miss him so much
All year long I would count how long till we could go to Aunt Dar's house. Incredible people lived there. I would not realize till later how truly rare it is to find that. I'll miss you till I see you again, Love your cousin Tim. Faye, Bob, Kristina, Brandy and Chloe. I Love You. I'm so Sorry. This will take a long time. Celebrate him everyday in your memories. Hold the puppies tight.
My deepest sympathies on the death of your sister Sharon. Sharon and I were members of Alpha Delta Kappa Pi Chapter. I have very fond memories of Sharon. She was a quiet and caring individual. Her shopping at yard sales for gently used books for the chapter's book giveaway at Mayfest was such a great contribution to the altruistic work of our sorority. At potlucks and meetings which she co-hosted, we could always count on her to bring something wonderful for us to eat. I find comfort in knowing that she now rests in the arms of the Lord that she loved so much.
Words cannot express how much I miss you. You always had my back and looked out for me all the years of my life. Your kind heart touched so many lives over the years. Growing up with you hunting, fishing, camping, were truly the best years of my life. My heart is heavy with sadness. I will always love you my brother.
Brother Bob
Bill u will always be in my heart bill Bob Faye were not just my cousins they were like my siblings Billy you will always be missed and loved
Bob and Bill were like the brothers I never had, we had a lot of great memories growing up, I miss you already and I cant believe you are gone, I love you give Aunt Dar a hug for me.
Love Always
Tami
From the Florida relatives. Billy, you will always be in hearts.
Love,
Uncle Bob Phinney (godfather)
Tim & Lisa Phinney (cousins)
Faye and Bob, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother Bill. I am keeping Bill's family in my prayers for God to bring you comfort in the following days.
I will always remember my little brother for his big kind heart and gentle soul. I miss him so much. I cannot believe he is gone. I love you Bill.
