Herman C. “Smokey” Rice

<p class="s5"><span class="s3">Herman C. "Smokey" Rice, 75, of 905 Legion Road, Carrier Mills, IL died Sunday June 5, 2016 at his residence. Visitation only will be held Thursday June 9, 2016 from 4 to 6 pm at Felty Funeral Home. There will be no funeral service. He has been cremated.</span>

<p class="s5"><span class="s3">He was born on November 1, 1940 in Carrier Mills, IL to the late Orb and Orlie (Adams) Rice.</span>

<p class="s5"><span class="s3">He married the former Melinda Clark on February 14, 1992 and she preceded in death on January 30, 2011.</span>

<p class="s5">He was a retired coal miner working for several years for Peabody Coal Company. He also was a member of the Stonefort Masonic Lodge.

<p class="s5">He is survived by 5 Children: Phillip (Donna) Rice of Carrier Mills, IL; Tena Barton of Harrisburg, IL; Josh Reed of Carrier Mills, IL; Penny Peek of Harrisburg, IL and Liz Hirsch of Carrier Mills, IL; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

<p class="s5">He was preceded in death by his Wife: Melinda Rice; parents; Son: Billy Goins; Sister: Violet Smith and 3 Brothers: Jr. Rice, James Rice and Robert Rice.