Herbert Carl Rice, 79, of Kodol Community, Littleton, WV died Thursday, January 16, 2014 in the New Martinsville Health Care Center in New Martinsville, WV.
He was born November 15, 1934 at Big Run, a son of the late Virgil B. Rice and Goldie Mary Williams Rice.
Mr. Rice was a veteran of the United States Navy and a self employed handyman.
He was a protestant by faith.
Surviving are four sons, John Rice of Knob Fork, Herbert Rice of Knob Fork, Virgil Rice and Rex Rice both of Kodol; four brothers, Gerald Rice of Morris Run, Jack Rice of Follansbee, Jerry Rice and Paul Rice both of New Martinsville; three sisters, Susie Gonzalez of New Martinsville, Mary Gail Watson of Hundred, and Virgie Kuhns; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Terry Rice and Larry Rice; three brothers, Oscar Rice, Mickey Rice, and Roger Rice; and one sister, Carrie Ellison.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 1:00 PM with Evangelist Steve Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in the Yoho Cemetery.
The Tennant Funeral Home in Hundred is in charge of arrangements.
You may send condolences to the family at www.tennantfuneralhome.com.