Jerry “Capp” Rice

October 9, 1950 - August 8, 2013
Jerry “Capp” Rice

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Rutherfordton

Jerry ìCappî Russell Rice, 62 of Rutherfordton, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Park Ridge Health.

He was the son of the late Ralph & Helen Rice; and is also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Souther. Jerry worked over 25 years as a self-employed trucker. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was of the Baptist faith.

Jerry is survived by four sons; Chad Rice and his wife Amy of Rutherfordton, John Rice and his wife Sindy of Arden, Gary Rice of Hendersonville, and Joshua Rice of Asheboro, NC; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, William Rice and his wife Brenda of Fletcher; a sister, Nell Roberts of Balls Gap, TN; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shuler Funeral Home, 125 Orr’s Camp Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792


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  • August 11, 2013
    Shirley Whisenhunt says:
    There aren't enough words to express how I felt about Cap and how much I am going to miss him. May he ride in peace now with no more pain.

  • August 11, 2013
    Sandy says:
    I don't know quite where to start. You left all of us so suddenly. And, it's gonna take (a lot) of getting used to,not calling you,texting,just hearing from you. But I'll see you again soon. Until then, Like Shirley said keep riding pain free, until again your face I see. I love and miss you Capp. See you soon. Love Bump.

  • August 11, 2013
    Judy Allred-- Sandy's aunt says:
    Gone but never forgotten. Rest in peace Jerry.

  • August 14, 2013
    James and Gertrude Taylor Family says:
    We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.