Gerald Leroy “Gerry” Rice, age 69, of Dickson, Tenn., passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson. He was born on June 18, 1951, in Coaldale, Pa., to the late Augustus and Florence Snyder Rice.

Gerry was married to the love of his life Vicki for over 44 years. He served his country in the United States Army and worked for Accurate Energetics for many years as an Explosives Expert. He was also a member of the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) since 1983.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Gary Rice and Dennis Rice.

Survivors include his wife: Vicki Rice of Dickson, Tenn.; his son: Jason Rice (Rachel) of Fairview, Tenn.; his daughter: Cassie Rice of Nashville, Tenn.; his sister: Beverly Minick of Lancaster, Pa.; and his two granddaughters: Lydia Mollie Rice and Aliza Gradye Rice.

Graveside services will take place on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery with Pastor Wes Sesler officiating. Visitation with the family will take place on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Taylor Funeral Home. Place of rest will be in the Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery.