Samuel Mobley Rice III

FUNERAL HOME

Keith Smith Funeral Service

128 Water St.

Allendale, South Carolina

Samuel Rice Obituary

Samuel Mobley Rice, III ALLENDALE, SC - Samuel Mobley Rice III, beloved husband of Anne Platts Rice died peacefully Saturday, July 5, 2014. Mr. Rice was a lifelong residence of Allendale County a son of the late Samuel Mobley and Catherine "Kitty" Maner Rice, Jr. Sam graduated from Allendale Fairfax High School and Clemson University. He served as a Command Pilot, Instructor Pilot, and First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Upon completing his service for his country, Sam returned to own and manage Rice Family Farm in Allendale. He later worked as a crop insurance adjustor helping the farmers of South Carolina and North Carolina. He was a faithful member of Swallow Savannah Methodist Church his entire life where he served in many capacities. He was a member of the regional S.C. Forestry Service Board and various other agriculture boards. Sam was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed teaching many young people the joys or hunting, fishing and nature. Sam was a true southern gentleman. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Swallow Savannah United Methodist Church with Reverend Allen Vaught and Reverend Ronald Brewer officiating. Interment will follow in Swallow Savannah Cemetery. Survivors include, his wife Anne P. Rice; children, Frank Maner Rice (Skipper Cameron), John Rice (Susan Harper) and RoseAnne Keller (Bart); grandchildren, Collins Rice, Kittrell Rice, Sam Rice, Maner Anne Keller, Bartow Keller, Harper Rice and Mary Carson Rice; sister, Catherine Rice Tharin; a multitude of loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Samuel Mobly Rice, IV, sister, Maner Rice Terry and first wife Marsha Groover Rice. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday, July 7, 2014 at Keith Smith Funeral Service, 128 Water Str., Allendale SC. 803-584-2492 Memorial contributions may be made to Swallow Savannah United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 532, Allendale, SC 29810 or Swallow Savannah Cemetery, P.O. Box 306, Allendale, SC. 29810 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Rice

8 Entries

Samuel Smith

July 8, 2014

I have fond memories of Sam when he was growing up. We rode the same school bus to school. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Psalm 34:18

July 7, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 7, 2014

our thoughts and sympathy go out to all of you.....

sincerely,
Andy and Annette Bowers and family

Glen Moseley

July 7, 2014

May this Candle be reminder of the love Sam held in his heart for each of you!

Glen Moseley

July 7, 2014

Mrs Rice, I know you and the kids probably won't remember me as it has been a very long time since I saw you Sam and the kids. I came to your house many times as a young man with Henry Burkhalter and my dad Wilson Moseley. We use to lease most all of the land for deer hunting from Mr Sam and several other tracks of land from 301 down Hwy 3. I took my first deer and many others through the years as a young boy. Your husband put me out on stands up near your house where I killed one with shotgun and he took another with his rifle. I also hunted with Sam IV some but he was still pretty young himself. I was very proud of Sam and his service as a pilot, and dreamed of flying one day myself because of him. He served in the Air Force and I did later in the Army where I also became a Officer and actually was still in the Reserves and went to the first War in the Persian Gulf where I was decorated for my service and leadership. I like to think today that I gained some of examples from not only my dad but Sam as well. He was truly a good man and gentleman in every way. His character showed in everything in did in this life. I'm very sorry for your loss and kids I know how you feel I lost my dad 4 years ago and my mom in January of this year. I'd like to share a special message that has always gave me strength and hope. "God went out today to gather flowers, and among them he gathered ours" Rest assured Sam is in heaven today and our Lord is telling him Rest my son for you have done well!
May God Bless each of you during the days to come and for the rest of your lives. Respectfully Glen

Gail J. Rivers

July 7, 2014

My sincere condolences are with you . He was always a man the I looked up to. He surely will be missed by all.

Guy Cox

July 7, 2014

Mrs. Ann Rice;

I am sorry to read about the passing of Sam. There are no words that I can express that will cure your broken heart.

It is times like these that we must rely on our faith in Jesus Christ. We as Christians know that we will see Sam again.

Just think of the joy and excitement that Sam is experiencing there in the very presence of God.

Ann, you and your family are in mine and Karen's prayers.

With Love and respect.

Guy F. Cox
Member of Platts Family

Carol Hicks

July 7, 2014

Mom (Ada Houck)and I send our thoughts and prayers to each of you at this time. Sam was a great community leader and friend to many. He will be missed.

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