Artie Z. Rice
October 16, 1937 - February 23, 2018
Artie Z. Rice, age 80, of Rock Cave, died Friday, February 23, 2018, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Canaan, WV on October 16, 1937, a son of the late Clinton David Rice and Della Friend Rice Sines. He is survived by his wife Jessie Anderson Rice. Also surviving are two sons: David and wife Mindy Rice of Buckhannon and Kevin Rice of North Carolina; two grandchildren: Kristen Rice of Buckhannon and Daniel Rice of Rock Cave; one brother Richard and wife Susan Rice of St. Albans, WV; one sister Wilma Pringle of Clay, WV; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters: Carol Burnside and Ellen Jayne Anderson. Artie was a former bus driver and construction worker. He enjoyed fishing. Friends will be received at the Canaan Community Church on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, the funeral hour, with Pastor David Jessie officiating. Interment will follow in the Canaan Cemetery.
Artie Z. Rice, age 80, of Rock Cave, died Friday, February 23, 2018, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Canaan, WV on October 16, 1937, a son of the late Clinton David Rice and Della Friend Rice Sines. He... View Obituary & Service Information