Robert Rice

Robert Brian Rice, 55, of Tampa, died Tuesday Dec. 1, 2009. He was a building contractor and the owner of Bob Rice Homes and an avid snow skier. Preceded in death by his brother Scott Rice, he is survived by his son Slater Rice; companion Cher Hardy; parents Emanuel & Sydell Rice of Jackson, NJ; sister Lisa Rice of New York City; brother Steven Rice of Columbus, NJ; and 3 nieces. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday Dec. 6 at Segal Funeral Home - Beth David Chapel, 3909 Henderson Blvd., Tampa.