Mr. Maurice Allen Rice

November 14, 1947 - September 11, 2021

RICE, Mr. Maurice Allen - Age 73, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Rice will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed Monday, September 20, 2021 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Interment 9:30 AM October 5, 2021 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Mr. Maurice Allen Rice was born November 14, 1947 in Fairfield, Alabama, the son of Rufus and Mattie Pearl (Lattimer) Rice. Maurice graduated from Fairfield Industrial High School, “Class of 1965” in Fairfield, AL. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1967 and served 4 years receiving an Honorable Discharge. Maurice later moved to Flint, Michigan and held several jobs in various industries. He cherished his work as a Caregiver and Marketing Specialist with Professional Nursing Services, Inc. Maurice enjoyed playing softball, listening to Jazz music and exploring history. He also enjoyed walks in the park. Maurice loved spending time with his family and good friends, which was his great joy! Mr. Maurice Allen Rice leaves to cherish his memory: 2 daughters, Anissa M. (Jamal) Terrell of Romulus, MI and Shallaya M. Rice of Toledo, OH; 3 sisters, Adrian Johnson of Fairfield, AL, Clarice Kirkland and Claudia Croom, both of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Leonard Burkett, Don (neighbor), Stu Simmons, Mrs. Scales (PNS), Lynn Lott, staff of PNS, Cynthia Breed and Cynthia Rice. Mr. Rice was preceded in death by his mother, Mattie Pearl Rice; father, Rufus Rice; and sister, Yvonne Rice.