St. Clair County Obits

GLEN E. RICE

Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
Appleton City, Missouri

Glen E. Rice, March 21, 1928 - June 25, 2008
Glen E. Rice, son of Arthur and Audrey (Beard) Rice, was born in Ohio, Missouri March 21, 1928. He passed away June 25, 2008 at his home in Appleton City, Missouri at 80 years of age. He lived in the Appleton City area most of his life. Glen spent many hours working on the farm. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Peabody Coal Company for 17 years. Glen took pride in being a member of the United Mine Workers of America trade union. He was saved in Christ through his baptism at the Ohio Christian Church. Glen was united in marriage to Clara Williamson on December 25, 1951. To this union three children were born: son Gary; daughter Glenda and son Terry. After Clara passed away Glen married Laura Wilkerson March 21, 1991. Glen loved spending time with his friends and family and also enjoyed camping and fishing. Mr. Rice was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Clara and second wife Laura; brother Gene Rice; his daughter-in-law Cynthia Rice; and an infant son Edward. Survivors include his three children: Gary Rice and companion Michele of Clinton, Missouri; daughter Glenda Gilliland and husband Donald of Lebanon, Missouri; and son Terry Rice and companion Chris of Minden Iowa; sister Wilma Foster of Montrose, Missouri; several grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Graveside service: Appleton City Cemetery Appleton City, Missouri Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:00 PM
Minister: Reverend Bob Fenwick
Memorial: Evelyn Brown Laney Hospice