Steve Ray Rice

  Steven Ray Rice, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Steve was born January 17, 1960, in Minden, West Virginia, to Bert, Jr. and Wilma Rice.

  Steve was a diesel mechanic, taking pride in his job. He loved turning wrenches and hearing those engines run. Steve was a devoted husband, father, and brother. He had a servant's heart; always there to lend a hand. Steve's favorite pass time was spending his time with family and friends. Steve was a member of Crossway Baptist for 11 years. Steve will be missed by all who knew him.

  He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Larry and Ronald Rice, Janet Forren and Scott Evans.

  Steve is survived by his wife of 39 years, Michele Rice of Fort Worth; sons, Corey Rice of Paradise, Brandon Rice of Newton, Mississippi, and Travis Rice of Fort Worth; siblings, Richard Rice of Kentucky, Sandra Arrington and Beverly Toney, both of West Virginia, Billy Rice of Kansas, Daniel Evans, Melanie Miller, Trena Thomas, Angela Evans, Tammy Jones, and Christy Thomas, all of West Virginia; and seven grandchildren.

  Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, in Weatherford. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.