Charles W. Rice

Charles W. Rice, son of late Ellen Perry Rice & Frank Warren Rice was born in Novi, MI, Aug. 4, 1934 & passed away Dec. 14, 2020. Dear brother to Frank Warren (Betty), Marshall (Jan), & Rev. Dr. Philip (Charlene). Charles married Beverly May Wright Rice in 1956. In 1966 they settled in New Baltimore, MI. Charles' generous life will be forever cherished by his entire family, including his wife of 64 years & children; Charles David (Carole Woods), Elizabeth (Janet Neubecker) & Amy Rice-O'Rourke (David) & his grandchildren; Jesse & Isaac. Charles graduated from Pontiac High in 1953. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1958. There he earned a degree in Urban Planning & Landscape Architecture, working in the field his entire career. He retired from the Macomb County Parks & Rec Dept. in 1996. There he worked for the Planning Commission & developed the Parks Dept. which created Freedom Hill. As a certified urban & community planner he sought to bring recreational places to Macomb County. Charles was very active in Boy Scouts, including his time in Sea Scouts; touring & training on The SSS Oneida; docked on the Clinton River. He continued Scouting with his son & grandsons, camping & shooting into his 80's. He was a dedicated member of the United Methodist Church; active in Methodist Men, UMCOR, Nomads & many outreaches. He greatly enjoyed mission work; traveled to Haiti with Habitat for Humanity & helped whenever there was a need. Charles enjoyed traveling, boating & spending time with his family. He imparts to his family a legacy of enjoying the great outdoors, the Great Lakes, Michigan's many parks & especially Lake St. Clair. His many trips included taking his wife to Paris for her birthday. His later years, he became the primary caregiver for Beverly who developed Alzheimer's. They lived together in their home until early 2020. His hard-working, pleasant, gentle attitude & sense of humor was enjoyed & will be cherished by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will take place in the spring. Memories are being gathered here: https://www.gatheringus.com/memorial/charles-w-rice/6076

Charles W. Rice

August 4, 1934 - December 14, 2020