Barney Joseph Rice

Barney Joseph Rice, a native of Mobile, AL and longtime resident of Saraland, AL went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the age of 81. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Saraland.

Mr. Rice was preceded in death by his son, Barney J. Rice, Jr.; his parents, Joseph and Mary Rice; and sisters, Maurita LaFrance and Vee Baldwin. He is survived by his wife Delores Graham Rice; his son, Tony (Laura) Rice; his daughters, Deborah Rice and Patti (Terry) Turner; his brother, Grantland (Leila) Rice; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Delores of 63 years. He was a wonderful father and was known for spoiling his grandchildren. Mr. Rice was born on October 10, 1933, graduated from McGill Toolen High School in 1951, served in the U.S. Air Force, and retired from Kimberly Clark.

Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Saraland on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, October 23, 2014 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the youth program at Shiloh Baptist Church, Saraland, AL. The family would like to thank the loving and caring staff on the 3rd floor at Spring Hill Medical Center.