Hobart Lynn Rice
May 23, 1951 - August 16, 2020
Hobart Lynn Rice, age 69, of Dandridge, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was a member of Wesley’s United Methodist Church. Hobart worked for 30 years as finance manager at Scott Lewis Chevrolet-Subaru and Royston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. He also worked with his father in Rice’s S&S Floor Covering and was as a deputy sheriff in Jefferson County for several years. He was passionate about politics and the Republican party. He served as chairman of the Jefferson County Republican party for four terms, and represented the 6th District on the State Republican Executive Committee for two terms. Hobart also served on the Issues Committee and received the Republican of the Year award. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobart and Vivian Rice. Hobart is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Bonnie Rice; children, Hobart (Susan) Rice, Jr., Christy Sigler, Brenna Cervino, and Sheena (Brandon Byrd) Bundy; grandchildren, Haley Rice, Trinity Tackett, Andrew Cervino, Lincoln and Rory Cervino, Kloe Bundy, Jacob and Noah Sigler, Anna and Katie Byrds; sisters, Kay Silverstein and Ramona (Mark) Lawson; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Graveside service 2:30 PM Friday, August 21, 2020 at Wesley Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Roy Miller officiating. Mr. Rice will lie in state for viewing on Thursday from 9:00 - 3:00 PM at Fielden Funeral Home in New Market.
Hobart Lynn Rice, age 69, of Dandridge, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was a member of Wesley’s United Methodist Church. Hobart worked for 30 years as finance manager at Scott Lewis Chevrolet-Subaru and Royston Chrysler Dodge... View Obituary & Service Information