Beverly James Rice Jr.

Born December 4, 1945, in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Beverly James Rice Sr., and Girlie Ray Rice Simpson. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Geraldine Dement, and Linda Cook.

Mr. Rice was retired from Automated Conveyor Systems, Inc.

Survivors include two sons, Tony R. Rice, of Forest, and Eric L. Rice and wife Karen, of Lynchburg; his brother, Melvin Rice and wife Lana; a sister, Brenda Stark and husband John, both of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Tony, Tiffany, Desmond, Matthew, and Brittany Rice; and two great-grandchildren, McKenzie Louise Coffee, and Andrew Coffee; former wife, Phillis Louise Rourke, of FL; former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Rice, of Lynchburg; beloved friend, Pam Phipps, of Lynchburg, and her family, Amy and her husband Corey, and their children, Gen’Iya, Genesee, and Danielle, other relatives and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel, and at other times at the residence of his sister, Brenda, 2320 Reese St., in Lynchburg.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 7, 2013, at Spring Hill Cemetery, by the Rev. Ronnie Freeman.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions should please consider the needs of the family.