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Harry "LeRoy" Rice, 84, of Linden, passed away at home on April 21, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Born January 23, 1941 in Jersey Shore, he was the son to the late Frank M. Rice and Dorothy M. (McKean) Rice of Linden.
He was predeceased by his wife, Donna L. (Paulhamus) Rice on September 4, 2019. Together they celebrated 59 years of marriage.
He is survived by his children, Bryan (Ronda) Rice, of Linden, Barbara L. Watts, of Linden, Brenda (Wayne) Wagner, of South Williamsport, and Brett (Shelby) Rice, of Rauchtown; grandchildren, Justin (Nicole) Rice, Austin Rice (Kielee Townsend), Andrew Watts, Derek Watts, Elizabeth Motter, Sara (Jimmy) Metzger, Taylor Hawkins, Ashley (Dylan) Shields, and Jake Hawkins (Alexandra Young); eight great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; and another great-grandson on the way.
Per LeRoy's wishes, there will be no services. He will be laid to rest in the Woodward Township Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Jersey Shore.
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