Obituary of Thomas Mack Rice

Thomas Mack Rice, 74, died on July 28, 2018 in Aurora, Colorado.He was born to Albert Mack and Mattie Mae Rice on January 28, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland.Thomas worked as maintenance for the military and also served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army.Thomas Rice was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.He was married to his wife, Annette Rice until she passed on June 26, 2013. They were married for fifty-four years.He was a strong man and he loved being with his family. He loved talking and having long conversations with strangers and friends. He also loved to make others laugh.He is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Rice; son, Raymond Thomas; daughter, Cherita Rice; and sister, Pat Rice.Thomas is survived by his sons, Ronald Thomas, Russell (Judy) Rice, Tommy Rice, Tony Rice, and John Rice; daughters, Tiwana Thomas, Antoinette Rene Newson, Shelia (Sean) Anderson, and Mae Dingus; brothers, Charles Rice and George Rice; sisters, Jeannie Rice, Anita Rice, Penny Rice, and Kathaleen Rice; forty-eight grandchildren; and thirty-five great-grandchildren.Visitation, 6:00PM-8:00PM, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Funeral Service, 10:00AM, Thursday, August 2, 2018, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Burial, Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Events Visitation Wednesday, August 1, 2018 6:00PM - 8:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Funeral Service Thursday, August 2, 2018 10:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Final Resting Place Evergreen Cemetery 1005 Hancock Expressway Colorado Springs, CO 80903