Danny Howard Rice

Danny Howard Rice, 74, of Cleveland, TN, passed away September 10, 2022. Born and raised in Tellico Plains and an active member of North Cleveland Baptist Church. Danny served 2 years with the Army in Vietnam and retired from Bowater after 40 years of dedicated service. Danny served on the Board of Directors of BECU for 25 years. He was a star football player at Tellico Plains High School from 1962-1966. He enjoyed watching football, hunting, fishing, and traveling. Most of all he loved spending time with his family & friends.

Danny is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Isabelle Rice.

Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Violet Rice; daughter, Amber D. Rice; sister, Rosemary Houser (Paul); grandson, Dylan Psyhos; great-granddaughter, Penelope Psyhos; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2022, 4:00 PM, Companion Funeral Home with Dr. Jay McCluskey officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM, prior to the service.

Mr. Rice will be laid to rest on Friday, September 16, 2022, 10:30 -Gate Time, Chattanooga National Cemetery with pallbearers Jr. Tucker, David & Wesley Triplett, Joey Moore, Terry Brackett, and Mike Brown.