James Timothy "Tim" Rice
April 24, 1958 ~ January 13, 2005
Resided in:
Alexander, NC
James Timothy “Tim” Rice, 46, of 1599 Jenkins Valley Road, Alexander, died Thursday, January 13, 2005, at Memorial Mission Hospital of injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of James V. and Bettie Davis Rice. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Debra Davis and her husband Don of Asheville, a niece, Laura and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Ralph Sexton and Ronnie Owen officiating. Burial will follow at Ashelawn Gardens.
His family will receive friends from 9:30-11:00 am Saturday prior to the service and request that memorials be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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Dear J.V., Betty and Debra and family.
May God rest your soul knowing that Tim is with our loving Savior and God where there is no more suffering. Vic and Effie Fisher
Dear Betty , J. V. and Family , We were so sorry to hear about Tim’s accident and death……
Dear J.V., Bettie and Debra,
I am so sorry about Tim. This is a great loss. I always loved him and he seemed so much a part of our family. Losing a loved one is very hard but we have a consoling factor which is he is with God and not in pain anymore. Now he will be rewarded with quality of life rather than quanity. You are certainly all in my thoughts and prayers. Lean on God, he will give you strength, I know that.
I’m really sorry about this tragedy. Tim dated my sister Trisha Bailey Banks as teenagers. I can still see the fun loving look in his eyes. He always had a sweet shy smile and was always cheerful. I remember him taking me for a ride in his Corvette, while waiting for Trish to get home. I really am sorry and I know you will miss him. God chooses the best for himself. Tim’s in the best of Hands. He’s happy and we’re sad. God and Tim’s loving memories are our only comfort. You all are in my and my families prayers. Jack and Esther Bailey & family.
We were so sorry to hear of Tim’s death. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Rice, Debra and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim always kept great faith and courage. He is no longer suffering and can now rest in the arms of God. Bless you all.
Dear J.V. and Betty,
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Tim was a special person.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we care.
Dr. David Rogers & Staff
I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Tim since high school. He went to school with my sister and I also go to Mt. Carmel. So I have seen Tim through the years and he was special and will be greatly missed. But I know heaven is glad to welcome him home! But for the ones left behind to grieve I offer my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry about Tim. We know that you will miss him dearly. We have known Tim since elementary school. We went to school with him. He was a great guy. Our prayers. Sam & Darleen Dover
J.V. Bettie and Debra, We are so sorry to hear about Tim, I only got to meet Tim once but I could tell right away that he was such a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rosa Lee Rector Norton and Sharon Rice Honea,my dad was Harmon Rice
You always have and always will be in our prayers. May God bless and comfort you all at this time.
Steve, Becky, and Joseph Noblitt
I hated to hear about Tim’s accident
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Tim was a good friend and he loved to trade guns. We will miss him.
we loved seeing tim at the drag races,he was a great friend and we are deeply saddened by his death.
paul and jackie smith
My family and I want to express our heartfelt sympathy to you during this sad time. Our prayers are with you.
Jon and Janet Fawcett
and Children
I remember Tim as a guy that was a genuine nice, caring man. When my family first moved here from Florida he was so accepting of us, especially of my twin brother. He was always such an encouraging source for Eric. He cared about us all. He went through a lot but I know he’s much better off where he is now. He’s not suffering any longer, we just have to rest in the comfort and knowing of God’s promise.
I WOULD LIKE TO LET YOU ALL KNOW HOW DEEPLY SORRY I AM TO HERE ABOUT TIM LEAVING US.HE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND FRIENDLY EVERYTIME I SAW HIM HE WOULD SAY I HAD TO GO PREACH SOMEWHERE. I KNEW HIM FROM THE FLEA MARKET HE WAS A GOOD PAL I FIXED HIS LAWN MOWER I WILL MISS HIM
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
EARL NORTON
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Tim but he is in a better place than all of us and he will have a new body and no more pain and suffering. He was the sweetest person and was always so friendly and in the best spirits every time we saw him. We would see him at Ingles many times and he would always take time to talk. My sister,Debbie Parham, was a year behind Tim in school. It was a shock to all of us when we heard about the accident and we hope and pray that person responsible will be caught. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis & Linda Brown
Dear Rice Family,
Tim was such a special friend to our family, and we wanted you know how much we love him, and how sorry we are for your sadness. Tim loved Jesus and wasn’t ashamed to share his faith. I know he is at peace and rest, and will forever be healthy and whole.
We are missionaries here in Costa Rica, but are hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the promise of heaven,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
My prayers & thoughts are with you.
Gerry Harris Dreibelbis
We are very sorry to hear about Tim’s death. He was a wonderful person and will be very missed, at least now he won’t have to suffer any more. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Gary, Gayna, Kindall and Katelyn Edmonds
also on behalf of L & O Livestock Horse Sale
Tim and I went to grade school and high school together. I’ll always remember his friendliness and great smile. I know he was much loved and will be missed, but I also know he will be well received in Heaven. You have my thoughts and prayers.
To the Rice Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of a dear friend. Tim was a wonderful person,everytime he came to Big Pine he would stop by Dewey and Nina’s for a few minutes and visit, now he is no longer in any pain and is at home with his Jesus. I hope the one responsible for his death will be caught soon.
Our love and prayers are with you all.
Dewey,Nina,Alvin & Tammy Caldwell
I’m so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. I just found out about this today. We grew up together, went to school together, played ball together and hung out together quite a bit years ago. My family moved away but I always asked about Tim whenever I would see someone I knew. I know he was a great person and will be missed by all. God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Rice,
We just wanted you to know that we are praying for you everyday, and we are asking the Lord Jesus to comfort your hearts and give you His strength. Tim was a wonderful friend to us, and we will miss him! We loved Tim very much, and we love you!
Ray, Keith and Elaine Redmon send their sincere condolences to Tim’s sister, Debra Sue and his parents.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
J.V., Betty & Debra…
My sympathies and prayers are with you all. I was so sorry to hear the tragedy of the accident and Tim’s passing. May you find comfort through your Faith and memories.
Judy