Billy Ray Rice

Billy Ray Rice, 68, of Cashiers passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Born in Rabun County, GA, he was the son of the late Leroy and Nellie Kinsey Rice. He was employed for 30 years by Duke Energy at Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, SC. He loved to hunt, play golf and loved classic cars.  He loved his family and was a member of Living Redeemer Assembly of God Church. Billy Ray was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War.

Billy Ray is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Rice; one daughter, Jody Williamson (Jeff) of Franklin; one son, Merritt Rice (Tracie) of Cashiers; four grandchildren, Sydney Rice, Olivia Rice, Mason Williamson and Avery Williamson; two sisters, Janice Dillard and Sharon Garren and three brothers, Robert Rice, Donnie Rice and Bennie Rice.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 20. 2016 at 2:00 pm at Cashiers First Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Page, Rev. Nathan Moss and Rev. Scott Holland officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5:00 til 7:00 pm at Cashiers First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to  American Legion Post #370, 220 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Rice family. Online condolences may be made at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.