Bobby F. Rice

Bobby F. Rice

72, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away April 7, 2008 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born January 15, 1936 at Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Dallas and Mary Ellen Branch Rice.

Bobby worked for Jones Lumber Company for more than forty years. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a past Volunteer Fireman for the Prairie Grove Fire Department where he served as the Fire Chief. He served on the Prairie Grove City council and he was a member of the Prairie Grove Lion’s Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Peggie Rice of the home; one son, Keith Rice and one daughter, Pam Rice both of Farmington, Arkansas; three brothers, Marvin Rice and Donnie Rice both of Farmington, Arkansas, and Jerry Rice of Mid West City, Oklahoma; three sisters, Betty Sargent of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Carol Wagner of San Angelo, Texas, and Linda Rice of Springdale, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Candace Childers, Terry Voyles, Natasha Tustin, Justin Tyree, and Hailey Rice; five great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Wednesday night from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 10:00 at the Prairie Grove Christian Church, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with Vance Eubanks officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Memorials may be made the Prairie Grove Christian Church 611 Wayne Villines Rd. - Prairie Grove, AR 72753 or the Earlene Jones Hospice Home 901 Jones Rd. - Springdale, AR 72762.

Pallbearers will be Paul Jones, Bill Morrison, Jackie Clark, Justin Tyree, Terry Voyles, and Bill Tyree.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com