Henry Louis Rice's Obituary
Henry Louis “Chicken” Rice Jr, 49, of Decatur, IL passed away April 22, 2024, in Decatur, IL.
Henry was born August 1, 1974, in Decatur, IL, the son of Henry Louis and Gloria Jean (Pugh) Rice Sr. Surviving are his father, Henry Louis Rice Sr; children, Daimond Glaze, Deasia Spence, Tationa Rice, Christiona Behnke, Stanley Rice, Dominick Rice, Chance Rice, Sasha Holzinger, Grace Rice; significant other, Shannon Holzinger; siblings, Nicholas Rice, Chris Rice, Lynn Brackett, Lathea Gaddy, Nicole Rice, Margretta Rice, Kia Rice, Dorthea Morrison (Joe); grandchildren, Latasia, Naomi, and Ca’ani and special friend/brother, Dennis Buckner.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Jean; maternal and paternal grandparents; and sister, Chandra Rice Pierson.
Henry loved his children dearly and made it his passion to protect them.
Homegoing Celebration will be 3:00 PM Thursday May 2, 2024 at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until service time at the funeral home. Cremation will follow after services.
Memorials: Charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be left to Henry’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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