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John “Kuda” “Junebug” Rice III

  • On May 21, 2018
  • 38 Comments

John “Kuda” “Junebug”  Rice III age 46 of Donora passed away peacefully on May 13, 2018.

Born on February 8, 1972, he was the son of the late Delphine and John Rice Jr.

Survived by Aunts and an Uncle William Johnson of Duquesne, Annie Lee Rice of Philadelphia, and Dorothy Rice of Braddock; Godmother Aunt Marva Ross of Homestead and a host of cousins and many special friends.

John was an avid basketball fan and enjoyed wrestling.  He graduated from Ringgold High School. As a young man he was a faithful member of St. Paul Baptist Church, Donora where his Dad, Deacon Rice was a lifelong member.

The family would like to extend a warm thank you, for all the condolences and well wishes.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Cremation & Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546.

Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.

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38 Comments

Heather Long (Cooper)
R.I.H my friend. Such a sweet guy gone to soon. Miss all our talks. See you again, when I met you up there. God speed my Ringgold high friend xo
Israel Johnson
God bless your soul big cuz?? I will reminisce to our good times?? I'm goin to miss u that's for sure.. To my family (johnson's/rice/small/pirts! I love all y'all dearly, and say many prayers?? on a regular basis!!! I'm here for all of u, n wanted to say I love u & care for u & appreciate u.. So u hear it n read it while your still here. ??????????
Crystal Mccartney
One of my favorite people in the world god only knows how much this man made me laugh. He talked to me everyday while I went thru my struggles with my liver listened gave advice as well as I was there for him we fought thru this together thru messages I'm blessed to have had a friend like you to help me keep faith... God took you cause he needed a angel like you to help him watch over our loved ones... How ever long I have left in this world I'm so blessed to have you looking over me and I will live in comfort.Much love to his family.. Be proud of who he was and will continue to be as he watches over us all... God bless and love you Kuda bear ??R.W.G my ??!
Debbie Mays
I met you nine years ago through my brother. I was amazed of the kindness you showed towards him. All these years you 2 were best friends, always helping each other, keeping each others secrets, doing for each other. I was blessed to be nicknamed by you "Hurricane", and I giving you "Giggles". It fit your personality you were always laughing, and always happy. I know my brother is hurting badly because of course you stayed there a lot over nine years, but I also am so sad and in disbelief that I won't hear that laugh anymore or you to tell me it's hurricane season. You were a rare great guy with all the perks!! And we miss you deeply! I always told you, you were family, our brother and I meant it! We love you John "Kuda" "Junebug" Rice! And will be missed everyday!
Nan biscoe
Wow john kuda rice where i do I begin you've been friends for a long time it is so hard for me to see you gone but I know in my heart you are not in no more pain or suffering my prayers and condolences go to the rice family and all his friends this is a very hard time I talked to him two days before he passed my heart breaks I love you all I am here if you guys need anything prayers and thoughts goes out to you all thank you have a blessed day
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