John Herbert Rice, age 60 of Liberty, passed away Friday afternoon, January 11, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro.  He was a member of the Alexandria Church of God and an Army National Guard Veteran. He worked in construction

 He was born November 26, 1958 to his parents, Dorothy Christine Bumbalough Rice Patrick and John Billy Rice.  In addition to his father, he was preceded to death by his sister, Sabra Redmon. 

 Survivors include four children, Holly Key of Alexandria, David Caldwell of Smithville, Tina Hatfield of Smithville and Johnathon Rice of Liberty; seven grandchildren, Cameron Bailey, Peyton and Brylee Key, Quentin and Bentley Hatfield, Braylyn and Lailynn Rice; mother, Dorothy Patriak of Smithville; dad, William Patrick of Smithville; four sisters, Sandra Jones of McMinnville, Loretta Patrick and Angela Jarvis both of Smithville, Teresa Poss of McMinnville; brother, Jerome Patrick of Smithville. 

 Graveside service was conducted Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Taylor Cemetery with Bro. Cliff Spence officiating and military honors were conducted by the Veterans Honor Guard.  

Pallbearers included Daniel Watts, Danny Watts, Quentin Hatfield, Shawn West, Jerome Patrick, and Roger Sharp.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was charge of the arrangements.