Howard Henry Rice

Howard Henry "Hook" Rice, 84 of Birmingham, Alabama passed away August 20, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Campbellsville, Kentucky, he was the only son of Evelyn Henry Rice and Dr. Howard Rice. He was a proud alumnus of The College of William & Mary where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Howard then earned a degree from Vanderbilt Law School.

He spent 2 years in the US Army101st Airborne Division stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky before beginning his dream career in the FBI. With the FBI he worked in both Milwaukee, WI and Newark, NJ.

Howard then moved with his family to Montgomery, AL to take a job as head of investigations with South Central Bell. Upon retiring, he then worked with the state Attorney General's office.

Hook, as he was affectionately known, was an avid reader, always eager to continue learning. He was also a true wine connoisseur, collecting before collecting was cool.

Sports were always a huge part of Howard's life. He loved watching his children and grand-children compete in everything from football to volleyball to BMX racing. But his passion was college basketball, specifically the Kentucky Wildcats.

Loving memories of our father, husband, and friend will be deeply cherished.

Howard is survived by his wife of 22 years, Glenda G. Rice. His children Chris Rice (Ange), Jeff Rice (Cecile), and Evelyn Rice O'Leary (Joe). His beloved grandchildren, Taylor Rice (Krysta), Michael O'Leary, Jacob Rice, William O'Leary, Matthew Rice and Kendall Rice.

He is also survived by his step children and grandchildren, Alethea Cowie (Anthony), Angie Simmons (Don), April Gargus (Eric), Jordan Milazzo (Alex), Connor Cowie, Daniel Simmons, William Simmons, Justin Pickard (Kealia), Mollie Pickard (Mikal).

Memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

A memorial service will be scheduled for a future date.