James Harold Rice Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Harold Rice of Newton, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 18, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Harold Rice to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Wilson Rice and Velvia Brittain Rice; his brothers, Floyd, Dale, Berry, Henry and Milas; his daughters, Patricia Sigmon and Diane Kusnerak; and his grandchildren, Michael Maiorino and Leah Rice.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Kennedy Rice; his sons, Stephen James Rice of Newton and Harold Stafford (Jennifer) of Newton; his sister Muriel Alcantara of Barstow, CA.; his grandchildren, Jamie, Gage, Trey, Selina, Jordan, Katelynn, Razzberri B. Berry, Icy, Stephen James, Daniel, Casey, Tessa and Sasha; and his great grandchildren, Sophie, Emma, Jarod, Dean, Aria, Ava, Grayson, Anya, Nekole, Lukas and Raven.
Memorials may be made to New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1560 Nathanial St., Newton, NC 28658.
