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
    Jeanie Eakins says:
    Marsha and Family Ron and I are very sorry to learn of Melvin's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and their families. I know that the love of families and friends will help you all though this difficult time. Jeanie and Ron Eakins

  • June 12, 2012
    Scott Wyrick says:
    "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"

  • June 12, 2012
    Deena Jo Dowler Deem says:
    My heartfelt cares go out to all of your family. May God Bless and keep you during this time of sorrow. Remember Melvin growing up in 7th street church. Love and Blessings

  • June 12, 2012
    Pastor Max C. Bungard says:
    He was a great blessing to me and my family so many years ago.

  • June 12, 2012
    Bill Rader says:
    The Crusader's Class extends love and prayers to Kathleen, Becky and Bill and all the family. Your family at Seventh Street United methodist Church also have you in their prayers. May the peace of God fill your hearts.