Robert "Bob" T. Rice (Major USAF Ret.)

Robert “Bob” Thomas Rice (Major USAF Ret.) died Saturday, March 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet G. Rice; son David G. Rice and grandson Bryan Johnson. He is survived by his daughters: Debbie R. and Alex Johnson, Lauren R. and Tom Yates; Grandchildren: Jill (Tim) Wallace, Robert (Elizabeth) Johnson, Courtney (Charles) Ficken, Caroline (Kyle) Sain, Melanie (Joey) Valekis, Devin Yates and Logan (Glynnis) Yates. Great Grandchildren: James, Will and Josh Wallace; Noah, Alex and Chloe Johnson; Anders and Coleman Ficken; Alden, Jack Bailey and Cooper Sain; and Lane Valekis. Major Rice served in the USAF for 23 years and was a bombardier in WW II. He had 33 combat missions over Germany and then 17 combat missions in Korea. Bob then worked as a purchasing agent for AESCO Steel for 16 years. A member of Dalraida United Methodist Church, he attended the Good Fellowship Sunday School Class, Young at Heart Group, Sunshine Boys and was a Trustee of the church. He was a member of the Jimmy Hitchcock Award Board, and President of Lee High School PTA., and a devoted Atlanta Braves and Alabama Football fan. ROLL TIDE ROLL! Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Leak Memory Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to your favorite charity. On-line condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com.