Robert, Buddy, Son, Dad, Granddaddy, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Colleague, and

friend traded in his earthly responsibilities and activities for eternal life with his Supreme

Being on Friday March 5th, 2021, at the Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, South

Carolina.

Robert Lee Rice Sr. earthly existence began on January 27, 1966. He was the son of the late William Henry Rice and Magdalene Felder Rice.

He graduated from Bamberg- Ehrhardt High School and he served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed playing cards. Robert's humble and generous soul made him everyone's favorite. He would help anyone in need.

In 1990, he was united in holy matrimony to Renee Williams. To this union one son was born and he helped raise two step sons. In 2000 he moved to York Pennsylvania. He always had ideas about making extra income. He'd design & print t-shirts, and sell a variety of things at many of the local markets. He also attended New Wine Worship in York Pennsylvania.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Willie Joe, Clay, Henry Lee Rice & Harry Lee Rice and two sisters, Lillie Lincoln and Ella Bannister.

Left to cherish precious memories are his son, Robert Lee Rice Jr; step sons, Michael Williams and Matthew Williams; grandchildren, Eshel Rice, Xavier Williams & Morgan Williams; a brother, Edward Rice; sisters, Pearlie, Loretta, Henrietta Rice and and a host of  loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.