Ronnie Lee Rice Sr., age 70, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, October 28, 2022, at his home.

Mr. Rice was born on September 1, 1952, in Irvine, Kentucky, to the late David and Christine Riddel Rice. He was a long-time member of the South Irvine Church of Christ. He was retired from the Estill County school systems.

Ronnie loved spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ronnie was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Holly Ann Fields Rice and his brother, Timothy Rice.

Survivors include, one son, Ronnie Lee Rice Jr. and wife Lisa of Berea, Kentucky, one daughter, Nicole Rice of Irvine, Kentucky, four grandchildren, Tanner, Tailor, and Bailee Rice of Berea, Kentucky and Kristyn Graves and husband Darrin of Mount sterling, Kentucky and his special companion, his dog Max. Along with many other relatives and friends to miss him and mourn his passing.

Funeral services for Ronnie Lee Rice Sr. will be conducted on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 1:00 P. M. in the chapel of Lewis Home for Funerals with Brother Tony Belcher officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.

Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Ronnie Lee Rice Sr.