Albert Melvin Rice, Jr.

July 14, 1944 - June 9, 2012
Albert Melvin Rice, Jr.

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Albert Melvin Rice, Jr., 67, of Wilmington, NC, formerly Parkersburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at his home following an extended illness.

He was born in Wood Co., WV on July 14, 1944, the son of Kathleen Fly Rice Smith and the late Albert Melvin Rice, Sr.
He was owner and manager of Rice Auto Supply in Parkersburg, WV and retired in 1995. He and wife, Marsha Rice and daughter, Amie moved to Wilmington, NC in 2005.

Surviving is his wife of forty-seven years as of June 4th, 2012, Marsha Rice of the home; three daughters, Amanda Rice Ferrell and husband, Jim, Amie Rice Holdegraver and husband, Bradley all of Wilmington, NC; Angela Rice Witmer and husband, Justin of Concord, NC; son, Gregory Rice and wife, Rebecca of Concord, NC; three grandchildren, Logan and Wyatt Rice, Addison Witmer all of Concord, NC; brother, Scott Rice and wife, Barbara of Clearwater, FL; two sisters, Rebecca McMurray and husband, Bill and Marcia Archer and husband, Tim all of Parkersburg, WV.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 pm.Officiating will be Rev. Floyd Morris.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of your choice.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • June 12, 2012
    Chris and Kim Fordyce says:
    May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  • June 11, 2012
    Judy (Stripsky) Gomez says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you all cherish the memories.

  • June 11, 2012
    Mary Beth Zorio says:
    Dear Amanda, My sincerest sympathy on the loss of your Father. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Always hold him in your heart, as God now holds him in his arms. Peace be with you.

  • June 11, 2012
    Mel and Chris Clegg says:
    Your dad was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Let me know how your doing.

  • June 11, 2012
    Linda Linares says:
    Amanda, I would love to be able to come to the memorial service for your dad, but I have to take Mom for an eye appointment at 1:30. Please know that I will be there in spirit and I will hold you and your family in prayer. I am sorry for your loss. Take care, and God bless.