Mr. James David "ButterBean" Rice Sr.

October 28, 1954 - May 27, 2020

Funeral Service for Mr. James David “ButterBean” Rice, Sr., 65, of Hackneyville, Alabama, will be Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Rice passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 28, 1954 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Jeffie Murl Rice and Willie Lee Rice. He proudly served his country, joining the Navy directly after high school. He loved telling jokes and spending time with his family. He was someone that you could always count on to help. He loved his family dearly, and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Charlotte Rice; daughter, Jennifer Rice Long (Cody); son, James David Rice, Jr.; grandchildren, Rylee Ann Sprayberry, Rosswell Hurbert Worcester, III, and Jasmine Cheyenne Scott; sisters, Sondra West (Gary) of Cullman, AL, Nancy Peppers (Wayne) of Waverly, AL, and Anne Scott (Randy); brothers, Jeff Rice (Rose), and John Rice (Annette); cousin, Jessie Speakes; and numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. All visitations and services will be held in compliance with the mandated rules from Alabama Dept of Public Health.