Robert A. Rice, Sr.
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Robert A. Rice, Sr., 76, of Coatesville, PA passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor Jane Phipps Rice with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late David Rice and Helen Scrafford Rice.
Robert was a lifelong resident of Coatesville and a 1966 graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville, PA. After graduation he went on to proudly serve in the US Army in Vietnam as a military policeman.
He was employed by the former Richard Armstrong Corporation in Romansville, PA. He enjoyed hunting.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two sons; Robert A. Rice, Jr. and wife April of West Lawn, PA and Steven Kyle Rice of Coatesville, six grandchildren and one brother David Rice.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with visitation from 10:00 AM to the time of the service followed by burial at the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery in East Fallowfield, PA.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sad loss to our family.
Our hearts are hurting to lose a dear part of our family. A kind and loving soul who will be missed by everyone. Now he can rest in peace after a long illness. Always in our hearts and we will cherish the memories of him. Love, Nancy, Chuck and family
Robert Rice
Rob was a wonderful man who suffered so much after serving in Viet Nam. He will be missed by his family and friends but I take solace in knowing he is at peace and pain free.
I worked with Bob at
I worked with Bob at Armstrong. He was a good man. Once when my children were little they wanted a toy for Christmas that was impossible to get (a wii gaming station). Bob helped me find the game and it made my children extremely happy that Christmas morning. I'll never forget that. Rest in Peace Bob.
Bob and I worked together at
Bob and I worked together at Armstrong.
Always friendly and helpful.
He even called my house one Christmas, and talked to my kids pretending to be Santa Clause!
He even gave me some comfort, as I had the same illness as him.
Rest in peace "Big Bob"
Growing up
As a kid, I lived near Rob's house. Central Park (AshPark) was our stomping ground. Rob is a good memory, a friend. He was in the same class (Benner and Gordon) as me and a lot of my closest friends. For those of us who grew up around Central Park, we lose another familiar face. Good times. This is Rob, middle row, 4th from the left. Rest in peace.