Larry J. Rice

Larry Joe Rice, 73 of Kempton died at 8:18 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Wellington of Kokomo. He was born in Tipton on March 14, 1941 to Charles E. & Lena May (McCubbins) Rice. On July 12, 1963 he married Rebecca "Becky" Clark and she survives.

Larry worked for Chrysler for 37 years, retiring in 2001. He was a member of the East Union Christian Church, Moose Lodge, and Tipton High School class of 1959. Larry enjoyed traveling, movies, and watching TV. He loved his grandchildren and spending time with his family. Larry served in U.S. Army from 1966-1968 stationed in Okinawa.

He is survived by his wife, Becky; a son, Brian Rice and wife Karen, Lexington, Kentucky; two brothers, Jim Rice and wife Jan, Kokomo, Mike Rice, Tipton; two grandchildren, Conner and Mackenzie Rice. Larry was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Gayle Rice.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Rex Dunning presiding. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Hamilton County with military honors. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the East Union Christian Church, 1711 E 296th St, Atlanta, Indiana, 46031.