Harlan Wayne Rice

Harlan Wayne Rice, 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Barbara Holder Rice, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 15, 2013. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday June 18, 2013 in Grace United Methodist Church, 1601 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard at 11:00 am. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Monday June 17, 2013 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Harlan was born September 19, 1923 in Wesco, Missouri, the son of the late Claude Rice and Anna Zieman Rice. He was a retired metallurgist with the University of MO, Materials Research and Space Science Center. Harlan served in the US Navy as a Machinist Mate during WWII and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years of Charleston SC; three daughters, Susan Rice, Sandy Rice and Sharon Hollar (Herbert) all of Charleston SC. Two grandchildren, Dr. Adam N. Cassell and Kathryn Anna Terrell Hovis and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406 and/or Grace United Methodist Church, 1601 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407. (Music Fund)