Billy Don Rice's Obituary
Billy Don Rice, age 82, a beloved resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family. Billy married the love of his life, Diane, December 30, 1962. Billy was known for his kind heart, unwavering integrity, and infectious laughter. He dedicated his life to serving his community as a dedicated husband, father, and friend. Billy Don had a passion for Pepsi, coffee, westerns, military, especially, WWII movies, but most of all his passion and love was towards Diane his loving wife, and family. His enthusiasm touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his loving family: children: Greg Rice and wife Tammi, Stacy Wood and husband Scott (Boudi), and Dirk Rice; grandchildren: Tiffany Contreras and husband Jairo, Whitney Johnson and husband Dax, Tamara Walker and husband Mark, Jesse Wood, Zack Rice, Ella Wood, and Kati Rice; great-grandchildren: Shaun Johnson, Destiny Johnson, Trace Walker, Brielle Contreras, Kyndall Contreras, Adriana Stegman, Cash Walker, Tuffy Walker, Ezra Ward, Dax Johnson, and Lily Johnson; granddaughter-in-law: Heather Wood; siblings: Louise and husband Dale, Eva, and Connie and husband Roger; nieces and nephews: Kenneth, Beck, Darla, Christy, Stephanie, Billy, Shannon, Tina, and their families; and sister-in-law: Kathy and her children Todd, and Deidre and husband John.
Billy has joined his beautiful, loving wife: Diane Rice; grandson: Shane Wood; parents: Billy and Violet Rice; brother Ronnie Rice, relatives: Shelly, Brad, and Emily; and a host of friends and extended family.
Celebration of Life services will be held 12:30 PM, Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
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