Allen Rice
August 16, 1941 - May 3, 2022
ATLANTA, GA Mr. Allen Rice of Atlanta, GA and formerly of Virgilina, VA passed away on May 3, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born on August 16, 1941 to the late Clarence and Morine Rice. He was preceded by the love of his life, Elsie Dupaquier. He is survived by two children, Keith and Alena, one sister, Iris Rice Murray and brother in law, William Murray. In addition to his two children, he had seven grandchildren, Nicholas, CJ, Rebecca, Matthew, Zachary, Isabella and Noah, they were the joy of his life. In spring of 1972 he moved to Atlanta, GA after getting off an airplane and noticed the dogwoods had started blooming. Mr. Rice was a self-made man by opening his first pawn shop in Atlanta in 1980, and opened two more thereafter. He also was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and would never missed a Nascar Race on Sunday. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all that knew him. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home from 7 - 9 PM. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please consider Virgilina Volunteer Fire Dept, PO Box 266, Virgilina, VA 24598. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.brookslyon.com. Arrangements are by Brooks Lyon Funeral Home.
ATLANTA, GA Mr. Allen Rice of Atlanta, GA and formerly of Virgilina, VA passed away on May 3, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born on August 16, 1941 to the late Clarence and Morine Rice. He was preceded by the love of his life, Elsie Dupaquier. He... View Obituary & Service Information