Joe Wallace Rice, 88, of Crane, MO passed away on May 27, 2012

Survivors include:

His wife: Nina

2 daughters: Marsha Stratton and Husband, Joe of Mountain Grove, MO and Marla Hodges and husband, Bill of Springfield, MO

1 son: John Rice and wife, Shelia of Crane, MO

Daughter in law: Sue Rice of Crane, MO

13 grandchildren

33 great grandchildren

And a host of other relatives and friends

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 30, 2012 in Crane Christian Church in Crane, MO. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in Malove-Stumpff Funeral Home in Crane, MO

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer's Association, 1500 S. Glenstone Ave in Springfield, MO