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Mike Trice

December 5, 1949 – May 14, 2020
Obituary of Mike Trice
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Michael Douglas Trice, of Houston, Texas passed away at home with his wife and son on May 14, 2020. Mike was born on December 5, 1949 to R.C. (Ben) and Mary Trice in Fort Worth Texas. He was the oldest of four children, having one brother, Robert, and two sisters, Camille and Melinda. After graduating from Paschal High School in Fort Worth, he attended the U.S. Naval Academy. He received a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Master of Arts in Physics from the University of Texas in Austin. While living in Austin, he met the love of his life, Gail Hughes and they were married in 1975. They have one son, Michael Brandon Trice.

Mike went to work for Schlumberger Inc. in Houston in 1976. He lived and traveled all over the world during his career. He retired as Vice President in 2006. In 2006 he started Trice & Associates of which he was CEO and Owner. In 2015 he joined GREnergy Services as Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing until his passing. Known for being a very driven and hard worker, he also loved to travel, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a proud supporter of University of Texas athletics.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Trice and his son David Aaron. He is survived by his wife Gail of Houston, his son Michael Brandon of Houston, his mother Mary Fentriss of Fort Smith Arkansas, his brother Robert Trice of Fort Worth, sister Melinda Cowart of Dallas and his sister Camille Alstadt of Boonville, Arkansas. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was truly loved and respected.

Have a good meal, drink some very good wine, and share stories of Mike.

The family does thank you for all of your love, support, and reaching out during this time. If you are able, please send a donation to MD Anderson Cancer Center to help continue the fight.

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