Robert Richard "Dickie" Ryce
September 30, 1943 ~ March 11, 2008
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Laurel Grove, 27108 Mount Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 with Rev. Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
Robert Richard “Dickie” Ryce, Sr., 64, of Mechanicsville, MD died March 11, 2008 in George Washington University Hospital. Born September 30, 1943 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Levin Oliver and Mary Louise Ryce. He was the loving husband of Dorothy “Dotty” Burch Ryce whom he married on August 1, 1964 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD. He is survived by his children: Robert Richard “Ricky” Ryce, Jr. and his wife Elise and Tammy Carpenter and her friend Ken Carmine all of Mechanicsville, MD; sister: Peggy Derrick and her husband Pete of Wilmington, NC and 4 grandchildren: Amanda Ryce, Cadence Ryce, Wayne Carpenter and Cal Carpenter all of Mechanicsville, MD. Mr. Ryce was a life long St. Mary’s County resident where he graduated from Margaret Brent High School Class of 1961. He was the owner of Ryce Electric of Mechanicsville, MD until his retirement on July 25, 2003. Dickie was a member of the St. Mary’s County Softball League; he enjoyed going to and watching Redskins games, fishing, woodworking and spending time with his grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Laurel Grove, 27108 Mount Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 with Rev. Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Robbie Cooper, Stan Guy, Duffy Owens, Timmy Carpenter, Darryl Burch and Mike Anderson. Honorary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren: Amanda Ryce, Cadence Ryce, Wayne Carpenter and Cal Carpenter. Contributions may be made to: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Laurel Grove, 27108 Mount Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659 and/or Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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“Dottie, I will always remember the good times that we had in school, Dickie was a wonderful person and classmate our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness. May God bless you.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Remember all the good times, and take care of each other.”
“Our hearts & prayers are with you during this sad time. Just remember you have all those special memories of your Daddy that you can cherish forever~”
“All of you are in our prayers and our hearts. Dickie was a wonderful person. May warm memories surround you and bring you comfort. “
“Always remember in your hearts, as you mourn the loss of your loved one, that you are surrounded by our thoughts of support and caring, today and in all the days to come. With our deepest sympathy, Eddie & Barbara Copsey”
“We are so very saddened to hear of Dickie’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. May you be able to comfort yourself with all the wonderful memories that are yours forever – reflect on those often.”
“To Dickie’s family I express my sorrow for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was a classmate of Dickie’s at Margaret Brent and I remember him as a kind and gentle person. When I last saw him he had retained those traits, despite his health problems. May God hold his family gently as they feel the loss and may they find comfort in the memories.”
“Dottie, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and grandchildren.”
“My boyfriend Carl use to work with Ryce Electric before he passed and I got the chance to meet Dickie and he was a wonderful person with a big heart. My heart is with your family at this difficult time. “
“Judi and I were so sorry to hear about Dickie….we know that he has suffered much with cancer and now is resting in peace with the Lord Jesus…Dottie, please know that our hearts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time….I have nothing but laughter and fun thoughts when I think of when Dickie and I were in school and running around St Mary’s County having a ball…With deepest sympathy, “
“Tammy & Family I was sorry to hear of you dad passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this sadden time. “
“Dottie and family. This is sad I know. I feel though that dickie is in a better place, at peace, looking down on us all.Take care.”
“Dottie, I am so sorry to hear of Dickie’s passing. Be assured my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. “
“Dottie, We want you know how saddened we were to hear of Dickie’s passing. The families have been friends for a long time and he’ll be missed. He’s at peace finally. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will always remember him during those years he coached our softball team. God Bless.”
“All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember the great times we had playing ball…”WHAT A GREAT COACH”. We had so much fun after the games with the cake celebrations….not to mention we never knew whose face would get smashed with cake and when I put cake on Dickies’ face, he would kiss me after only to return the cake to my face. Dickie renamed my “Eclair Cake” to “Better Than Sex Cake”….he loved that cake!!! Thanks for all the memories!!!!”
“Dottie & family, Words can’t begin to help you through these next few days. We will keep you in our prayers. Just know that he is at peace and that he and his smile will be missed. Keep the “good days” alive with all the wonderful memories.”
“One of my fondest memories growing up was Paw Paw cooking crabs and both of our families enjoying the Sunday crabfeasts in the crabhouse with Nana and Paw Paw. We love you and will miss you. Love, Sharon”
“Dottie, haven’t talked to you in many years–possibly since high school. Just heard about Dickie’s death and wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could be there to give you a hug, but I am living in GA now. I also wanted you to know that those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time. May He love and comfort you until then. Love and hugs, Martha “
“We pray that God sends you strength to endure your loss. Our hearts are broken to see your grief. Dickie was a great person devoted to his family, friends and community. He will always remain close to many hearts he touched. All our love and prayers are with you.”
“Dottie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have very fond memories of growing up and running around with Dickie and having a good time.”
“Dottie…I was so sorry to hear of Dickie’s passing. Please know that you will be remembered in my prayers during this difficult time.”
“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.”
“Dear Dottie and family. I was so sorry to hear about Dickie. He is in a beautiful place now with no pain or worries. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Dottie and Family, I am so sadden to hear of Dickie’s passing. Please note that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish you comfort, peaceful moments, renewal strength, hope and my deepest sympathy.”
“I am so sorry to hear of Dickie’s passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. He as a great softball coach and will be remembered.”
“Dottie: Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you the peace and strength you need to endure your loss. God Bless, Nancy”