Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....RICE, JAMES LEE February 5, 2016
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News Star World - February 18, 2016
JAMES LEE RICE

James was born on August 26, 1982 in Killeen, TX, and passed away on February 
5, 2016 in Vieques, Puerto Rico. James proudly served in the U.S.M.C.

James moved to Vieques 5 years ago to live his dream of "island life". Through 
his exuberant personality and giving heart, he fast became a "local" with many 
friends. His smoked meats were famously known on the island as well.

Back in July after adopting his 3rd canine friend, he saw a need to quickly 
raise money for the shelter. He issued a challenge for donations by promising 
to shave his unruly, long beard. As the monies started to come in, he 
comically would shave off parts of his beard, down the middle, one side off, 
etc. until his goal was reached. He loved his "pupfrogs" Maybelline, Roxy and 
Gunner.

This is a FB post he shared a while back: "God didn't promise days without 
pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain. He did promise strength for 
the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way". May your eternal light 
shine James.

James is survived by daughter Kaylee Murdie of Bay, AR, his mother whom he 
adored, Jenny Bendily and husband Glenn, and grandmother Sandra Rice, all of 
West Monroe, LA; his uncles, JR Rice and wife Carroll of Garland, TX and Brian 
Rice and wife Barb of Ann Arbor MI; sisters, Tiffany Taylor, April Evans, 
Shanna Dean, Sarah Waddell; and father, Robert Waddell, Jr., all from Concord, 
NC.

A 'Celebration of life' service will be held on the island in March during the 
week of the 18-25, and his ashes will be spread along his favorite beaches.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations be made to Vieques Humane 
Society, PR-200 Vieques, 00765 in his name 

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