Marshall Co., OK; Obituary: John Paschal Rice

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SURNAMES: Rice, Eddington, Long

PIONEER COUNTY RESIDENT DIES AT CUMBERLAND

John Paschal Rice, 81, died at his home at Cumberland Saturday after 
having been in ill heath for the past two years. He was born in 
Arkansas, October 31, 1873.

Mr. Rice had been a resident of Marshall County since he was a small 
lad, living first near Woodville and later around Aylesworth and 
Cunberland, where he engaged in farming. He had been a member of the 
Baptist church since 1947. Funeral services were held in the Cumberland
Baptist Church Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Andy Underhill in charge 
of the services.

Burial was in the Cumberland cemetery. Watts Funeral Home had charge of 
all arrangements.

Mr. Rice is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. A. B. 
Eddington, Mrs. Alvin Long and Don Rice, all of Cumberland, his mother, 
Mrs. Mary E. Rice and nine grandchildren.  Four brothers who also 
survive are George Rice, Okmulgee, Gordon Rice, Chickasha, Jewel Rice, 
Tulsa, and Bruce Rice, Little City.  Casket escorts were Allie Pool, 
Noah Pool, Tom Pool, Shelby Eddington, W.H. Boatwright and Clayton 
Riddles.

Honoray pallbearers were Sam Holland, Pete Winberry, Erie King, Webster 
Nicholas, John A. Underhill and O.C. Barker..