Chester Lee Rice Obituary
The passing of Chester Lee Rice of Gulfport, Mississippi 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 90. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Chester Lee Rice to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Elly; his parents, Chester Rice and Maytle Rice; and his brother Victor Rice. He is survived by: his children, Avis Breland (Gary), Rebecca Smith (Home), Annette Richardson (Patrick) and Rita Friar (Robert); his siblings, Don Rice (Shirley), Glinda Pipkin (Roy) and Joyce Denke (Dewain); his grandchildren, Jeremy Breland (Deirdre), Brandon Breland (Janna), Christyn Olaivar (Jason), Jamin Davidson, Aubrie Lane (Wesley), Christopher Richardson (Leah), Joshua Richardson (Rachel), Austin Richardson, Russel Smith (Jeanie) and Shellie Smith (Dalton); his great grandchildren, Ashlyn, Hayden, Madelyn, Dean, Brynn, Branson, Bryson, Avery, Bubba, Emelee, Theo, Alyssa, Alexis, Owen, Blake, Ellie, Derrick, Kristian, Reece, Edwin, Johnny, Jessie, Lacey, Sierra, John Ross, Angel, Gypsie, Gracie and Marina; and his great great grandchildren, Ryker, Weylyn, Ganton, Elliot and Harmony. He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Riemann Family Funeral Home - Gulfport (11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503). A funeral service was held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 at 11:15 AM at the Breland Family Cemetery (23505 Hillview Rd, Saucier, MS 39574).