LTC Robert H. Rice, USA, Ret

After a long life of service to country and family, Robert H. Rice, 96, of Wells, Maine, formerly of Atlanta, died peacefully on March 29, 2020. He was born December 1, 1923 in Elberton, the son of the late Robert Leonidas Rice and Leila Vickery Rice. After graduating from Elberton High School in 1941 and North Georgia College, he was drafted by the U.S. Army and thus began a 25-year military career. 

As a member of the 35th Infantry he participated in the Allied Invasion, beginning at Omaha Beach, then the liberation of St. Lo, France and, as a member of Patton's Army, the Battle of the Bulge. Among his many awards for this heroic combat service he was awarded two Army Commendation Medals, the Bronze Star and the French Legion of Honor. In 1945 he enrolled at GA Tech and upon graduation was commissioned 2nd Lt. Through the ROTC program. From 1949-68 he served in Okinawa, Korea, Taiwan, and Thule, Greenland, as well many U.S. locations. Following retirement from the Army he joined the staff at the GA Tech Alumni Association as Director of Programs and then as Executive Director. 

Bob is survived by his loving wife of twenty-six years, Linda Forrestal Rice, of Wells, Maine, his sons Robert H. Rice, Jr.(Nancy) of Cedartown, Richard C. Rice (Donna) of Marietta, and Vickery C. Rice (Diane) of Woodstock, and a brother, Gene Rice of Elberton. He also leaves five grandchildren, one great-grandson and fifteen step-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Turner Rice, sister Sara Maxwell of Elberton, and brother Lon Rice of Athens.

Bob cherished his many days on the course with dear friends at Ansley and Settendown Golf Clubs in Atlanta and Cape Arundel Golf Club in Kennebunkport, Maine. 

A graveside service will take place at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Elmhurst Cemetery with Reverend Gary Purvis officiating.  

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Arrangements for LTC Robert H. Rice, USA, Ret. are in the care of Hicks Funeral Home & Cremation Services.