Visitation:
5-7 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, at Holland Barry
& Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral
Service:
7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home
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James Harvey Rice, 75, of Normal,
passed away January 29, 2022 at Mclean County
Nursing Home.
Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday, February 4,
2022, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 7 PM. Burial will be
at a later date in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
James was born February 7, 1946, in Clinton, IL.,
the son of James and Lita (Beeler) Rice. He married
Margie (Johnson) Potter on August 7, 1969. James
served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He
served two tours.
Survivors include his wife Margie Rice of Normal,
IL., children: Samuel W. Potter (Gloria) of Rhode
Island, Teresa Fitzpatrick (Kurt) of Lincoln, IL.,
Jerry Potter (Shelley) of Sherman, IL., Ronald
Rice (Jennifer) of Normal, IL., and Nickie Rice of
Normal, IL.; grandchildren: Andrew Potter (Nicole),
Austin Potter, Kevin Potter, Isaac Bussen, Caleb
Bussen, Joey Bussen, Jessica Rifner (Buck),
Eddie Rice (Marsi), Nicholas Schriber (Sara), Michelle Sandel
(Israel), Kyle Fitzpatrick, Jason Fitzpatrick,
Michelle Goodman (Brad) Carrie Potter, Kristin
Cheamitru (Arthur), Raquel Rice, and
McKenna Sampson; sisters Shellie and Wanda and
brother Merle; several great grandchildren; and many
nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. |
He was preceded in death by his
parents, ten siblings, and granddaughter Jeanette
Rice.
Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple
Sclerosis Society and will be accepted at the
funeral home.
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