Adam Wayne Rice, age 43 passed away on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, MO.
Adam was the son of Wayne and Marilyn Rice, born March 22,1978 in Durant, OK. Adam grew up in Carthage, MO and spent the majority of his adult life in the Kansas City area, recently moving to Springfield. Adam was attending the South Creek Church in Springfield. Adam completed his GED and was a painter by trade.
Survivors include his mother, Marilyn, of Joplin, a brother, Andrew (Charlotte), of Oronogo, a sister, Emily King (Mic) of San Gabriel, CA., his children, Zachary Rice (Katie) of Oak Park, MO, Michaela and Piper Rice of Grain Valley, MO, Mayla Rice of Shawnee, KS and Erian and Easton Rice of Independence, MO., and one granddaughter Ava Rice of Oak Park, Mo; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Adam was preceded in death by his father, Wayne, paternal and maternal grandparents and 2 uncles.
Online donations can be made via the Venmo app @adam_rice_childrens_fund or by scanning on your phone the QR code.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Cremator of Joplin, Mo.