GARY ALLAN RICE

Gary Allan Rice, 68, of Wilkes-Barre, formerly of White Haven, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Born in White Haven, on May 17, 1956, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Esther C. Koch Rice and was a graduate of Crestwood High School.  Gary was a proud American giving his life to his country and the United States Army.  He was a Combat Engineer in the Army/National Guard retiring as E5 Sgt after 22 years of service. He was the recipient of the Army Achievement Medal; Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Bronze Hourglass and with "M" Device; Army Service Ribbon and the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon.

Gary was a man of God, whose talents ranged from skilled carpenter to drumming and guitar playing.  A gifted musician and dedicated soldier, his passion for music and patriotism could only be outweighed by the love he had for his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his brother Robert J. Rice.

Left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss are his children, Lindsey Rice of Palm Bay, FL, Karey Rice and her partner, Josh Skoloda of Swoyersville, Matthew Rice and his wife Brandi of Drums, Bri Kost and her husband Jon of Frackville, Sierra Rice and her partner, Matthew Pascoe, of Shickshinny; seven grandchildren Seth Otte, Olyvia Nauman, Jayden Pauley, Saige Kost, Bella Pauley, Mylah Kost, Allison Skoloda and brother Glenn Rice and his wife, Eva, of North Port, FL.

Funeral service will be conducted, with Military Honors, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm from the Lehman Family Funeral Service, Inc. 403 Berwick St. White Haven with Reverend Wayne Kaufman officiating.

Friends are invited to join the family for a visitation from 4:00 pm until time of service.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project.

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