SHERMAN RICE
CITIZEN OF JOHNSON
COUNTY
Sherman Rice, 79, Swamp Branch, KY., died at his home at 4:30,
Saturday afternoon after an extended illness.
Mr. Rice a retired farmer and merchant was born June 28, 1867, in
Johnson Co.,, a son of Martin R. and Mary Hannah Rice.
He was a member of the Paintsville Masonic Lodge No. 381 and was a
recently awarded the twenty-five year pin.
The farm on which Mr. Rice has spent his entire lifetime is a part of
the original farm homesteaded by his pioneer grandfather, John R.
Rice, in 1815.
In his early life he was quite active in the livestock business,
timbering, wholesale and mercantile business. He was also interested
in mineral developments in this section. In later years he operated a
general store, in addition to actively managing the farm until the
last few years of his life.
His health had been failing for several years and in June 1945, he
underwent a major operation. A second operation was performed in
September 1946, from which he never fully recovered.
He was interested in all civic activities and lent his aid to any
worthwhile project in the community. He was a trusted friend and
neighbor and was admired and respected by all who knew him.
He had accepted the Lord as his own person savior which helped to
sustain and strengthen him during the last months of his illness.
Surviving are the wife, Mrs. Emma Price; seven daughters, Mrs. Oscar
Rice, Louisa, Katheryn Rice, at home; Mrs. Sherwood K. Fidler,
Detroit, MI.; Mrs. James Lloyd Wilkins, Mt. Hope, WV., Mrs. Walter
Maurice Baker, Lexington; Mrs. Wallis M. Bailey, Lexington; Mrs.
Walter H. Meek, Paintsville; one son, Sherman Rice, Jr. at home and
Mrs. Walter H. Meek, Paintsville and thirteen grandchildren.
Sherman Rice spent his entire life on the farm on which he was born.
He was loved and cherished by all his family and was a true friend and
neighbor in his community and was admired and respected by all who
knew him.
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
3-06-1947
OBITUARY
Sherman Rice, was born at Riceville, Ky., June 28, 1867. Died March
01, 1947. Age 79 years and 8 months.
He was the son of Martin R. and Mary Hannah Rice being the youngest of
eight children born to this union, all of who preceded him in death.
He was married to Emma Price, Oil Springs, KY, on June 22, 1893.
He is survived by his wife and eight children namely: Mrs. Oscar Rice,
Louisa, Katheryn Rice at home, Mrs. Sherwood F. Filder, Detroit, MI.,
Mrs. James Lloyd Wilkens, Mt. Hope, WV., Mrs. Walter Maurice Baker,
Lexington, Mrs. Wallis M. Bailey, Lexington, Sherman Rice, Jr., at
home and Mrs. Walter H. Meek, Paintsville, and thirteen
grandchildren.
Sherman Rice spent his entire life on the farm on which he was born.
He was loved and cherished by all his family, was a true friend and
neighbor in his community and was admired and respected by all who
knew him.
Paintsville Herald
Thursday
3-06-1947
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