Billy Richard Rice Sr. Obituary
The passing of Billy Richard Rice Sr. (Homerville, Georgia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 2, 2025 at the age of 84. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Curtis and Edna Henderson Rice; his wife Carolyn Westmoreland Rice; and his siblings, Mary Lee Rice Miller, James "Jimmy" Curtis Rice, Jr. and Jerry Henderson Rice.
He is survived by: his children, Debbie Strickland (Mike) of Homerville, Donna Culbreth (Lex) of Valdosta and Billy Rice, Jr. (Dawn) of Homerville; his grandchildren, Brice Denmark, Brett Denmark (Paige), Taylor Denmark (Kyra) of Homerville, Mills Culbreth, Max Culbreth of Valdosta, Payton Rice and Channing Rice of Homerville; his great grandchildren, Tate, Brickson, Kayden, Dax, Anniston, Parker, Dane and Banks; his siblings, Eurith Rice (LaVell) of Newnan, Martha McLaine of Homerville, Marie Thomas (George) of Valdosta, Susan King of Homerville and Margaret "Teet" Walker (James) of Homerville; his sister-in-law Katie Rice of Dupont; and his nephew David Kelly of DuPont. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Cornerstone Baptist Church (3105 Valdosta Hwy, Homerville, GA 31634).
His contributions to his profession were recognized in 2008 when he received the prestigious Georgia " Logger of the Year " award and also the National Southeast Region "Logger of the Year" in 2009.
