John Brady Rice

John Brady Rice, 62, of England, Ark., departed this life on April 28, 2015. He was born July 6, 1952, to mother Johnna Hale Rice and the late Carl E. Rice. Brady was a member of the First United Methodist Church of England, served in the U.S. Navy, was a former President and member of England-Keo Hunting Club, and a retired farmer. Brady is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sheila Canada Rice, two sons: Steven Rice (wife Erin) of England and Brian Rice (wife Abby) of Fayetteville, AR; one daughter Rebecca Rice Brown (husband Adam) of England, and one brother Van Rice (wife Diane) of England. He has seven beautiful grand-children: John, Jack, AnnaClaire, Jacob, Lillian, Andrew, and Brady. He also left a multitude of beloved family and friends. Brady was a good man, a wonderful husband, father, friend, and PopPop. He will be missed by many and remembered forever. Visitation will be Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. Service will be Friday, May 1st, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Roller England Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials can be sent to First United Methodist Church, 200 N.E. 2nd St., England, Arkansas, 72046. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/england.