Michael Leroy

Rice

Michael Le roy Rice, 76, life long resident of Sweetwater, passed away Sunday, Ma y 14, 2023 at his residence .

His wishes were cremation. McCoy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements .

Michael was born May 2, 1947 in Sweetwater, TX to Joe Maldon , Sr. and Anna Jewell (Mahoney) Rice . He graduated from Sweetwater Newman High School in 1965. Michael served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam era. He worked for Sam Smith Electric Company and later retired from the City of Sweetwater as a maintenance engi neer for se veral y ears.

Michael is survived by a son, Brandon Rice and wife Rose Mari e of Fort Worth, TX .