WILMINGTON — Stanley “Stan” L. Rice, 83, passed away on September 8, 2025, in Wilmington, NC. Stan was born in Crewe, VA on September 1, 1942, to Iris and Letcher Rice.
Stan spent some time in Norfolk, VA working at Coca-Cola with his uncle. After two years he moved to Richmond, VA where he worked at Graybar Electric Company. He transferred with Graybar to manage the Wilmington branch. Stan retired from Graybar after 32 years.
Stan loved sports. He especially loved bowling, golf and watching baseball, football and NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Linda.
He is also survived by his son, David Rice (Tiffany), daughter, Sandy Brock (Alan), and his only grandchild, Dylan Brock, whom he was especially close to.
He is also survived by his brother, Steven Rice (Nancy) of Virginia, and his sister-in-law, Connie Wills (Robert) of Maryland.
Funeral arrangements will be private.
