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James Olvin "Jim" Rice Sr.

September 18, 1931 — March 19, 2019

James Olvin "Jim" Rice, Sr., age 87, of Austell, Georgia passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, March 22, 2019 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Mike Woods officiating. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton on Wednesday, March 27th at 11:30am.

Born in Adel, GA, Mr. Rice lived most of his life in the metro Atlanta area. After serving in the United States Air Force, he worked for the Ivan Allen Company, retiring as an Account Executive after 35 years of employment. Mr. Rice was formerly a member of the Lion's Club of Smyrna, the Atlanta Optimist Club, and Dogwood Country Club. He was an avid golfer, loved gardening, and attended First Baptist Church of Powder Springs.

Survivors include: Wife of 63 years, Bea Davis Rice; 2 Children, Sharon Rice Head, Augusta, GA and James O. "Jimmy" Rice, Jr. and wife Paige, Powder Springs, GA; 3 Siblings, Nelda Rice Tribble, Adel, GA, Joseph Walter Rice, Charlottesville, VA and Herbert Ward Rice, Newnan, GA; 3 Grandchildren, Michael Alexander Head, Caroline Nicole Head and Elizabeth Claire Rice.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim Rice's memory to the American Heart Association . The family will receive friends on Friday, March 22nd from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory, 2480 Macland Road, Marietta. Online guest book at www.westcobbfuneralhome.com .
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Visitation

Friday, March 22, 2019

1:30 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory

2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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Funeral Ceremony

Friday, March 22, 2019

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory

2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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Graveside Service

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)

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