Wilbert T. Rice

Wilbert T. Rice, Age 79, passed away May 13, 2022 at River Crossing in Joliet, IL.  He was born January 12, 1943 in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Neotha and Sadie (nee Gambrell) Rice.  Wilbert attended and graduated from the Greenville School Systems in Greenville, South Carolina. After graduating, Wilbert joined the United States Army and served  two tours of Vietnam. 

Upon being honorably discharged from the army, Wilbert relocated to Joliet, where he resided for over 50 years, and gained employment with Caterpillar Tractor Company.  Thereafter, Wilbert began working and later retired from Akzo Chemicals in Morris, IL.

Wilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Neotha Rice and Sadie Gambrell Rice; his wife, Isabelle Williams Rice; three brothers, Clyde Rice, Carl Rice, and James Rice; two sisters, Werdna L. Hardy, and Parnee Patterson.

Wilbert is survived by his son, Ellis Rice; one sister, Mary Ann (Vernon) White; one grandson, Xavier Rice and one great-grandson, Khalil Rice.  He also leaves to cherish numerous nieces and nephews. A special thanks to his niece, Selena Hammonds for her love, kindness, and support to Wilbert. 

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