Herbert Rice Jr.

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF Herbert Rice Jr. Sunset: December 10, 1963 | Sunset: March 30, 2024 Friday, April 19, 2024 Marshall-March Funeral Home 4308 Suitland Road Suitland, MD 20746 10:00 AM – VIEWING | 11:00AM – SERVICE Pastor Marceita Cunningham Pankey, Officiant Spirit of Love Christian Center 6334 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747 OBITUARY Herbert Rice Jr., known as “Herb,” departed this life on March 30, 2024 at Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, Maryland, surrounded by his family. Herbert Jr. was born on December 10, 1963 to Herbert and Joan Rice in Roswell, New Mexico, the second of four children and the only son. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; six uncles; and three aunts. Herb attended Washington, DC public schools. After high school, he began working in the asphalt industry working with Arundel Asphalt Company for several years. He later became a master carpet layer and worked with several companies such as Mill Carpets and B&B Flooring, as well as doing flooring jobs on the side for family and friends. He also traveled out of state for contract carpeting jobs, including Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Florida. In his early years, Herb loved playing basketball and loved watching sports on tv, especially basketball and football. He was also a jokester with his family and friends, always laughing or messing with someone. When he wasn’t doing a job, watching sports, or laughing with family and friends, he was resting as much as he could. Even during his illness, he was trying to do as many projects as he could around his parents’ home. He leaves to cherish his memories: father Herbert Rice Sr.; mother Joan Rice; sisters Cynthia/Dee Dee (Hank), Veronica/Ronnie, and Monica (Michael); three nephews, Marcus, Anthony and Reggie; godsister Donna, five aunts – Hazel, Aretha, Josie, Betty (Harold), and Barbara; two uncles - Joe/Tick (Deborah) and Larry; six great nieces; one great nephew; and a host of other relatives and friends. Herb will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of crossing his path.

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Herbert Rice Jr.

December 10, 1963 - March 30, 2024