Lester Rice

Mr. Lester F. Rice, 89, of Frederick, died Thursday, October 1, 2015 at University of Maryland Hospital.  He was the husband of Nancy Ray-Rice.

Born July 14, 1926 in Mountaindale, he was the son of the late Rev. Arthur B. Rice and Naomi Harriet Shirley Rice.

He was a longtime member of the Frederick Church of the Brethren.  He was also a member of the Francis Scott Key Lions Club.

Mr. Rice worked for the Singer Sewing Machine Company for 35 years and was affectionately known as Mr. Singer.  He was also employed by the Frederick County Public Schools for 20 years, retiring at the age of 85.  He was well liked and respected by his co-workers and had many friends during his lifetime.

Surviving are sisters, Sara Caldwell of Machipongo, VA, Irene Craft of Indiahoma, OK and Ferne Moler of Little River, SC; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Rice was predeceased by sister, Frances Moser; and brothers, Maurice and Ralph.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 7th at the funeral home with Rev. Paul Mundey officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stauffer Funeral Home in Frederick.  Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.