It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James De Wyatt Rice of Sterlington, Louisiana, born in Jonesville, Louisiana, who passed away on April 4, 2022, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, James E. Rice and Helen Janette Jones Rice; his wife Belinda Gail Rice of Sterlington; his daughters, LaDonna Smith (Kenneth) of Sterlington and Amy L. May of Sterlington; his granddaughter Bri Anna Cooper (Sean) of Sterlington; his great grandchildren, Rhett and Presley Cooper of Sterlington; his sister Debra Poe (Steve) of Eros, LA; his brother-in-law Ricky Sypert (C. J.); and his caregiver Physicians.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Riser & Son Funeral Home to help cover funeral expenses, or memorials to the Columbia Heights Baptist Church Building Fund, 7450 Highway 165, Columbia, LA 71418 .

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riser Funeral Home