RONALD ALLYN RICE, of Pacific, Missouri, passed away June 18, 2026 at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 13 days.  Mrs. Rice was born November 5, 1939 in Bridgeton, New Jersey to Roland and Doris (nee Goss) Rice.  He was united in marriage to Carol Bukowsky on August 5, 1961 at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Pacific, Missouri.  Mr. Rice was preceded in death by both his parents; his wife Carol; and two children, Kimberly Whitmore and Donald Rice.

Mr. Rice is survived by his son, Mark Rice; his grandchildren, Heather Rice, Mark Rice Jr., Ashley Whitmore, Dakota Whitmore, Austin Ritchey, Madison Ritchey, and Jessica Rice; his great-grandchildren, Colt, Dallas, Ila, Mason, and Lillian; other relatives and many friends.

Mr. Rice proudly served his country and the United States Army, where he served two tours in Viet Nam and continues to serve as an M.P until his retirement from the Army.  He served his community as a Lieutenant in the Pacific Police Department.  He was a member of the American Legion, The V.F.W. and Pacific Eagles Aerie #3842.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing poker, collecting Indian artifacts, studying the civil war, and watching western movies.

Visitation for Mr. Rice is Tuesday, June 23, 2026 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Bell Funeral Home, Pacific, Missouri.  Funeral services are Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the funeral home at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Alexander Nord officiating.  Interment with full military honors will follow at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Pacific, Missouri.