John Grady Rice

He is survived by his daughters, Kristina R. Dennis (Michael) and Laura R. Busby (Jack), his mother, Mary Skaff Rice, two brothers, Charles Rice (Patti), Albert Rice (Janese), three sisters, Crystal R. Sisler, Lisa R. Banninga (Gary), Mary R. Mackoul (Raleigh), 6 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 5753 Blanding Blvd. Jax. FL 32244, where a public visitation will be held, Tuesday April 1, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be Wednesday April 2, 2014, 10 AM at St. Catherine's Episcopal Church, 4758 Shelby Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32210 followed by interment at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL 32073, Rev.Nancy Suellau officiating.

Following interment services, a Mercy Meal for family and friends, will be held at the Salaam Club, 8101 Beach Boulevard Jax. Fl. 32216.