Joseph R. Rice

Joseph R. Rice, 89Joseph R. Rice, 89, of Apache Junction, passed away June 16, 2008 in Apache Junction, Ariz.Mr. Rice, a carpenter, was born in Plevna, Mo.He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; two half-brothers, James Loraine Rice and Floyd Raleigh Smith; and his parents, James Cecil and Virginia Rice.He is survived by daughter, Patricia (Gary) Forrest of Fort Mill, S.C.; son, James Rice of Indianapolis, Ind.; two stepsons; brother, Cecil L. (Lois) Rice of Filer, Ind.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St.Mesa Mountain View Memorial Gardens Cemetery handled arrangements.