Thomas M. Rice

Thomas M. (Buddy) Rice, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior July 20, 2013. He was born October 2, 1932 to Cecil and Abbie Rice in Pine Hill, Arkansas. Beginning his career in Crossett, Thomas was a machinest by trade and worked until his retirement at Arkansas Kraft in Morrilton. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas. Thomas is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia; two daughters, Margaret Besancon (Eugene), Dora Bradley ( Chris); three grandchildren, Ken Edge, Andy Edge, Amber Besancon Davis; seven great grandchildren, Alex, Preston, Sara, Jack, Aiden, Kendyll, Kinsley; and four sisters, Verlee Jenkins, Dixie Bayes, Lexie Estell and Gladys Martin. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Forest Hills, 10200 Hwy 5 N., Alexander, Ark. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Brother Harold Cantley officiating. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Please share your memories of Thomas (Buddy) at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.