Bobby Palmon Rice, of Little Rock passed away Friday November 8, 2019 at St Vincent Hospital. He was born July 16, 1931 to the late Efsene Booth and Thomas (TJ) Rice. Bobby Loved encouraging his children about life, uplifting his community and working with his various organizations, such as the Dunbar Alumni Association and the Mason's. He was preceded in death by his brother: Booker Rice, 3 sons: Michael Rice Sr., James Palmon Rice, Darrell Rice, and daughter: Pamela Rice. Loving memories left to five children: Valerie Rice-Stevens of Atlanta, GA, Ray Rice of Hawaii, Beverly Rice of Atlanta, GA, Myra Rice-Anderson of Carson, California and Laurie Rice o Los Angeles, CA. 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday November 25, 2019 at 10:00 am. Funeral service will immediately following at 11:00 am. Both held at White Memorial United Methodist Church 2801 Wolfe Street Little Rock Pastor Renee Willett. Internment at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Superior Funeral Services 5017 E. Broadway North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Trudean Long Brown "Providing Services Your Family Deserves."