Joseph Michael Rice

Joseph Michael Rice, 61 of Norman passed away on June 15, 2020. Services are entrusted to Tribute Memorial Care.
Joe was born on September 18, 1958 in Birmingham, Alabama to Robert Cleophus and Linda Ann Rice. Joe moved to Norman in 1977 to attend the University of Oklahoma and has been a member of the community since. He married Dallas McKenzie Rice on June 10, 1988 and they just celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary .
His perfect day would be starting his morning with a mug of hot tea while outside tending his garden. Joe loved going with his family to workout at the pool and sit in the sauna. He also enjoyed kayaking and fishing at the lake with the dogs. He loved grilling out and going to Braums for a chocolate shake.
Joe was a selfless man who would always help the ones he loved. He just came back from remodeling his brother's restaurant in Texas. He would always put others first and make sure they were taken care of.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Coty McKenzie Karr and her husband Arik and Lydia Ann Rice; One Brother, David Brian Rice and his wife Guillermina.