Mr. Dennis Lynn Rice, age 70, Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at NHC Healthcare Center.
Mr. Rice was born on January 6, 1953, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to the late Clarence and Lora Tester Rice. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Russell Rice.
He was a member of New Victory Methodist Church. He graduated from the last class of Lamar High School in 1971.
Dennis along with his father and brother operated the Rice Dairy Farm and in later years, his beef operation.
Survivors include his sister, Juanita Miles, and husband Clarence, of Jonesborough; nephew, John Miles, of Jonesborough; niece, Amy Miles of Jonesborough; aunt, Hazel Goodman of Jonesborough; several cousins.
Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Graceland Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Cathy Downs officiating. Friends may come by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home on Friday, January 5, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM to view and sign the register and at other times at the home of Amy Miles, 103 B. Chase Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Watts, John Miles, Shane Ledford, Matthew Campbell, Matthew Arrowood, Clarence Miles, and Alan Hayes.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Clark and Roy Constable.
01/04/2024
Linnia Painter (Browning)
My deepest sympathies at the loss of your loved one. Bill and I thought a lot of Dennis. Prayers for your comfort.
Dennis Rice will be dearly missed. I moved to East Tn this time last year. Dennis was so very kind and welcoming to me. He always had a funny story or joke to tell me each time I saw him. He loved his doting sister, Juanita, and her family with all of his heart. I was so sad to hear of his passing. He will be dearly missed by me. Juanita- you and Clarence, Amy and John are in my prayers.
With warm regards,
Lisa Friday
