Howard Henry “Hook” Rice, 84, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away August 20, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised In Campbellsville, KY, he was the only son of Evelyn Henry Rice and Dr. Howard Rice.
Howard was a proud alumnus of The College of William and Mary where he was a member Of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Howard then earned a degree from Vanderbilt Law School. He spent 2 years in the US Army 101st Airborne Division stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky before beginning his dream career with the FBI. He worked in both Milwaukee, WI and Newark, NJ while with the FBI.
In 1969, Howard, his wife, and children moved to Montgomery, Alabama for him to take a job as head of investigations with South Central Bell. Upon retiring he worked with the state Attorney General’s office.
Hook, as he was affectionately known was an avid reader and wine connoisseur. He also enjoyed gardening and stamp collecting. But above all these interests came sports. He loved watching his children and grandchildren compete in everything from football to tennis to BMX racing. As usual with most Kentuckians, Hook loved to watch UK basketball. If a game were not televised where he was, he would call his mother and receive a play by play over the phone.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 22 years, Glenda G. Rice; 3 children: Chris Rice (Ange), Jeff Rice (Cecile), and Evelyn Rice O’Leary (Joe); 6 grandchildren: Taylor Rice (Krysta), Michael O’Leary, Jacob Rice, William O’Leary, Matthew Rice, and Kendall Rice; 1 great grandson: Raylen James Rice
Graveside Service: Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:00amET at Brookside Cemetery
Memorials can be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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