Albert Edward Rice

Albert “Eddie” Edward Rice, 69, of Verona, passed away Sunday Oct. 17, 2021. He was born in Monett on July 19, 1952; the son of the late Albert Francis and Effie Elizabeth (Schaffer) Rice. He was united in marriage on June 19, 1981 in Aurora to Belinda Hartin; she survives.
He was retired from EFCO Corporation in Monett and attended Verona Christian Church in Verona.
Rice is survived by three sons: Shane Rice of Pierce City, Tim Rice of Pierce City, and Jeremy Rice of Exeter; four daughters: Lori Hardwick of Monett, Lacy Valdez of Verona, Casey Rice of Verona and Sheena Gutierrez of Verona; two brothers: Jerry Rice of Monett and Tim Rice of Purdy; three sisters: Patricia Privett of Butterfield, Linda Henderson of Monett, and Vivian Lombard of Monett; 28 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Rice was held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 23, 2021 at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.