David Stewart Rice, 77, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. David was born in Anchorage, Kentucky on January 22, 1943. He was one of ten children of the late Fred and Essie Thomas Rice and was the loving husband of 58 years to Beulah Mae Cox Rice.
David was a member of Pleasant Run Baptist Church. He had a big heart for his family and was a caring person. David was an adventurer. He loved fishing, hunting, and camping. He enjoyed anything that involved outdoor activities.
In addition to his wife Beulah, David is survived by two sons, Jimmy (Carolee) Rice and David S. Rice, Jr., a daughter, Sandra (Todd) Thompson, four grandchildren, Andrew West, Zachary (Jaclynn) West, McKenzie Rice, and Sarah (Scott) Suggs, five great-grandchildren, Laci and Emily West, Juliet Brummett, Molly & Caroline Suggs and two siblings, Howard Rice and Lillian Allender.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven siblings, Otis Rice, Freddie Rice, Douglas Rice, Joseph Rice, Michael Rice, Norma Rice, and Nancy Reynolds.
The funeral and burial service will be private; however, visitation will be at Walden Funeral Home Perryville, Sunday, September 6, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Serving as pallbearers are Andrew and Zachary West, Kyle Rice, Wesley West, Kevin Rice, Gary Westerfield, James Reynolds, and Larry McCauley.
Honorary Bearers will be grandchildren, nieces and nephews.