Obituary of Donald R Rice, Sr.

Mr. Donald R. Rice, Sr., 83, of Centerville, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family.

               He was born in Titusville on September 14, 1934 to the late Charles and Ethel Lamb Rice.

               Don married Ilene Troxell on October 18, 1958 in Ripley, NY.

               He was self-employed for over forty years having a logging and trucking contracting business.

               Don was a hardworking man; and he enjoyed working on cars, stock car races, and deer hunting.

                He is survived by his loving wife of fifty nine years, Ilene Rice of Centerville; four sons, Robert Rice and wife Kelly of Tryonville, Donald R. Rice, Jr., Del Ray Rice and wife Kellie, and Travis Rice all of Centerville; eight grandchildren, Toni Haull and husband Chris of North Carolina, Michael Rice of Titusville, Tara Rice of Oregon, Shawn Rice of Canadohta Lake, Jessica Gray and husband David of Waterford, Ashley Conner and husband Ross of Centerville, Megan Rice and Dustin Rice both of Centerville; seven great grandchildren, Caleb, Robbie, Rory, and Violet Haull, Haley and Mia Rice, and Ray Conner; a close friend, Denise Rice of Centerville; and a sister, Laura Peterson of Titusville.

               Don was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Anthony; and two brothers, Lewis and Charles Rice.

               No public calling hours will be observed at this time, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

               Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Crawford County, 406 W. Oak Street, Titusville, PA 16354.