Joseph Paul Rice

joseph rice

March 26, 1952 ~ September 8, 2022

Born in: Madison Co., NC
Resided in: Candler, NC

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Joseph Paul Rice, 70, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at CarePartners Solace Center.

Mr. Rice was born March 26, 1952, in Madison County to the late Paul and Glennis Crowder Rice. He spent his career as a truck driver, having owned and operated his own trucking company and at the time of his death he was driving for McGaha Trucking.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Trull Rice, daughters, Barbie Lane (Curtis) and Brandy Rochell Shook (Brandon); sons, Bobby Joe Rice (Kathy), Joseph Louis Rice (Morgan) and Chase Matthew Rice (Jessica); nine grandchildren (with two “on-the-way”); one great-grandchild; a sister, Sandy Rice, and brothers, Bill Rice (Robbie), Mike Rice (Alice) Gary Rice (Cindy) and Larry Rice.

A celebration of his life will be scheduled at a later date.

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. To the Rice family
    I want to say that I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, papaw and brother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God wraps his loving arms around you all and gives you strength through this trying time.

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  2. Dear Family, I am so very sad for your great loss. I pray the sweet Holy Spirit of God will embrace you in His loving and comforting arms and grant you His peace in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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  3. Joe was a all around great guy! Always had advice or a offer to help. Prayers for his family and I’m sure he’s in a better place Gods Speed Joe!

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  4. My heart breaks for you Joseph and I understand the pain and loss you feel all to well. Big Joe was a great friend to my Daddy and always sweet to me when me and Little Joe were going up. I know him and Daddy are talking on CBs in Heaven right now joking and cutting up just like they did when we were kids. Praying for y’all.

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  5. Sandy and all of the family I pray God brings you all comfort and feels your hearts with precious memories . So sorry for your loss.

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  7. To the Rice Family
    So Sorry to hear about your loss of Joe
    May You Be Blessed Through The Prayers And The Blessing Of God during your time of need

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  9. I’m so sorry for your loss! Joe and Becky you have always been good to me! I love you all and you are great neighbors! Love Vickey Netherton

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  10. Thinking of all of you – praying that God wraps you all up in His love in the days to come. Love you all!

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  11. I just wanted to let the family know they are in my prayers and I love them. I met Joe when I was a kid and he worked with my daddy at Garland Tire. Joe was so important to me, my brother and my sister and he will be greatly missed by anyone who had the opportunity to have got to meet him. He was a good man in every aspect of the word…

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  13. Omg Becky, I’m so sad for you. Joe was to me a very gentle kind and loving man. I loved his personality. Bless this family Lord.

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  14. Becky, Chase and family, I am so sorry for what you are feeling. Joe was always happy and friendly every time I saw him. This breaks my heart for all. All of you are so young to have this happen. I just want you to know how much I care and feel for you. Please allow the Lord to draw you closer to Him. I love you. marcia howell

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  15. Our hearts and prayer go out from me and my family, to you and yours. Becky, I will keep praying for Our Lord’s gentleness to guide you and your children through this. All our love to each of you! Xoxo

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