Jesse A. Rice

November 27, 1924 - December 7, 2016

Jesse A. Rice age 92, of Sycamore died at his daughter's residence on Wed. Dec. 7, 2016. On Nov. 27, 1924 he was born in Greenup, KY to the late Green and Corsie (Johnson) Rice. He married Virginia R. Myers on Nov. 27, 1944 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 15, 2012. Surviving are their children Marie (John) Faltay, Phillip Rice, Linda (Bob) Mercer, Margie (Joe) Shumaker, Jesse Rice, grandchildren Laci Faltay, Andi Crano, Zoli Faltay, Dr. Bela Faltay, Laura Rice, Matt Rice, Stephanie Rice, Omar Rice, Tina Thornton, Holly Brown, Kala Mercer, Crystal Mercer, Logan Shumaker, Amanda Rice and Summer Rice, and numerous great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson Nathan Rice, 2 brothers and a sister. Mr. Rice was a self-employed TV repairman and a Sears appliance repairman, and at the same time worked for over 42 years with the railroad. In 1969 he bought his farm in Tymochtee township where he was a beekeeper, and raised hogs and cattle. He was a life member of the NRA, and Ohio Gun Collectors Association. He was a member of the Wyandot County Sportsman Club. He enjoyed farming, gardening and beekeeping. A funeral service will be held at 10:30AM on Sat. Dec. 10, 2016 at the Bringman Clark Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Stauffer officiating. Burial will be in Old Mission Cemetery. Visitation will be held Fri. Dec. 9, 2016 from 4-7:00PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wyandot County 4-H Endowment Fund or Hospice of Wyandot County in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.bringmanclark.com.