April 17, 1929 – November 21, 2018

James K. Rice, age 89 of Johns Creek formerly of Cleveland, GA and East Point, GA, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

Mr. Rice was born April 17, 1929 in Mercer County, Pennsylvania to the late Fredrick and Sara Orr Rice. James worked at Reed Manufacturing and JM Tull. Mr. Rice was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Korean War, and was a member of Cleveland First Baptist Church and Dogwood Hills Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann Burdett Rice, brothers, William Rice, Robert Rice and sister, Elizabeth Rice.

Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Rice Fowle and Robert Fowle, Smyrna; Glenda Rice Reed and Ed Reed, Treasure Island, FL; brother, Richard Rice; sister, Marian Rice Townes; grandson, William Reed; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at The Chapel of Barrett Funeral Home. The Rev. Bucky Erwin and the Rev. Dennis Turner will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Tuesday prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Cleveland First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 250 Cleveland, GA 30528.

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Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.