Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Rice, III, Charles Asa June 2, 2020
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Virginian-Pilot  June 14, 2020
Lt. Col. Charlie Rice died June 2, 2020 at the age of 89, following a long life of 
service to his country, his community and his family. The pain of his loss is 
deeply felt by his family and friends.
Charlie served his country with a military career that spanned 30 years, taking 
him from ROTC, in high school, to the Coast Guard Academy and ultimately to the 
Air Force. He served in the Korean War from 1954-1955, and in the Vietnam War from 
1965 to 1969. His Air Force career included stations in Japan, Texas, Vietnam, 
Alabama, Italy and Nebraska. He retired in June 1976, and moved one last time back 
home to Norfolk, Virginia.
While in the Air Force, Charlie and his first wife, Janet Leombruno Rice, were 
blessed with a family of five children. Of the many places in which they lived 
growing up, their home outside Rome, Italy, seems the universal favorite.
Throughout his long life, Charlie maintained a powerful curiosity and love for 
learning. His interests were numerous and varied, including flying, boating, 
electronics, clockmaking, history and golf, among others. After he retired from 
the military, he remained dedicated to serving others, volunteering extensively 
with the Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. Rice, Jr. and Lucy Smith Rice, 
his infant brother, Richard E. Rice, and his eldest son, Michael R. Rice. He is 
survived by four children, son, Mark (Lauren) Rice, daughter, Cheri (David) 
Jennings, son, Dennis (Christine) Rice and daughter, Christine (Brent) Garland; 
three grandchildren, Carie (Jon) Evans, Coleman Jennings and Alice Garland; and 
one great-granddaughter, Arya Hall.
Due to the current pandemic, a celebration of Charlie's life will be held in 
Norfolk, VA, at a later date. Until that time, please hold Charlie and his family 
in your hearts and prayers. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial 
donation to the Rick Sharp Alzheimer's Foundation, Henrico, VA, 23242.

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