Grady Franklin Rice, age 84, of Powder Springs, GA passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, November 19th at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Pastor Clarence Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.
A native of Atlanta, Mr. Rice moved to Cobb County in 1965. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Korean War. He drove a race car for 20 years, and worked as a Machinist for most of his life, including employment at Complete Auto Machine Shop, Keller Machine Works, and Kendrick Tool. He was a member of Milford Baptist Church, and the Creepers Car Club.
Survivors:
Wife: Jane S. Rice, Powder Springs, GA
5 Children: Kelli (David) Jones, Powder Springs, GA
Craig (Valerie) Rice, Hiram, GA
David (Chris) Bradley, Bethlehem, GA
Keith (Janice) Bradley, Conyers, GA
Sonia (Tim) Latimer, Englewood, Florida
14 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church Care Fund at Milford Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4pm until 8pm at the funeral home. Online guest book @
www.westcobbfuneralhome.com