James H. Rice, age 84, of Castalian Springs, entered into rest on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee. James was truly a multifaceted man, with incredible life experiences. James honorably served in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War era. Following his military service, James was a valued machinist for Tennessee Valley Authority for 22 years. James was a gifted musician who could play many instruments since he was a teenager. He mastered the art of storytelling in conversation as well as through writing novels, songs, and poems. James deeply appreciated the beauty of nature and God’s creation. Although he will be deeply missed, his family finds peace that he is with his Lord and Savior.
James Harold Rice leaves behind his daughter, Christie Rice, to cherish his memory; as well numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Bobbie S. Rice; father, John Rice; mother, Wylma Rice; brothers, John Rice Jr, Wylie Rice, Charles Duggan, Russell Duggan; and sister, Nell Buie.
Visitation with the Rice family will take place at Crestview Funeral Home, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and continue Friday, February 27, from 12:00 PM until time of the funeral service at 2:00 PM. Pastor Michael Stewart will be officiating. Interment in Sumner Memorial Gardens will immediately follow.
In Memory Of My Dad
If I could write a story
It would be the greatest ever told
Of a kind and loving father
Who had a heart of gold
I could write a million pages
But still be unable to say, just how
Much I love and miss him
Every single day
I will remember all he taught me
I’m hurt but won’t be sad
Because he’ll send me down the answers
And he’ll always be MY DAD
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This obituary was published by Crestview Funeral Home, Memory Gardens & Cremation.
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