Frank James “Peewee” Rice, 64, of Union, SC, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. A native of Spartanburg, SC, he was the husband of Markeshia B. Gory-Rice and the son of the late Monroe Rice, Sr., and Lillie Ruth Smith Rice. Frank attended Mark Hill Baptist Church and was a 1978 graduate of Union High School. Frank was a production operator at CSL Plasma.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by two brothers, Monroe Rice, Jr., and Robert Earl Rice; three sisters, Betty Sims, Earnestine V. Peake, and Mary Briston.

Frank is survived by his devoted wife, Markeshia Gory-Rice; son, Johnny Jeter; daughters, Faith Stewart, Karen Jeter, and Candy Jeter; god-son, Marvin Gilliam; god-daughter, Victoria Rice Shippy; numerous grandchildren to include Jaquan Jeter reared in the home; many great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Ann (Terry) Worthy; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends all whom will miss him dearly.

Arrangements are with Community Mortuary, 361 Meansville Road, Union, SC.