Joseph Wayne Rice Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Wayne Rice of Grant, Alabama, who passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brother-in-law Carl Farley. He is survived by: his wife Misty Rice; his children, Leda Rice, Addison Rice, Bubba Rice and Cameron Rice; his stepchildren, Seth Esslinger, Hayes Esslinger, Cole Lemley and Aubrey Lemley; his mother Peggy Sledge; and his siblings, Tony Rice (Judy), Sheila Farley and Vicky Hill (David).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
New Hope Funeral Home Inc

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New Hope Funeral Home
2500 Oak Grove Rd, New Hope, AL 35760

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July 12

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New Hope Funeral Home Chapel
2500 Oak Grove Rd, New Hope, AL 35760

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July 12

Burial

Green Valley Cemetery
2485 Old Big Cove Rd, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

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