JUSTIN ANDREW RICE, age 17, of Estill Springs, Tenn.,  departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. He was born on July 14, 2003 in Brevard, Fla. Justin loved to attend school and was in the 11th grade at FCHS. He and his family attend the Estill Springs Nazarene Church.  Justin enjoyed horseback riding, dancing, basketball, baseball, and swimming. He was also a John Cena fan. He loved riding his bike in the back yard, going to Orlando and Rodeos. Justin squeezed a lifetime of living into just 17 years. He was a huge fan of all super heroes. Justin  will be remembered for his love of Adventure and living for his next adventure.  He was known for his many costumes he loved to wear and especially the ones of his super heroes.  Little did anyone know that he, would become a REAL HERO because Justin was able to save three lives by his gift of organ donation.

Justin was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandmother, Neva Bair and Uncle Jeffrey Rice.

He is survived by his parents; Jerry and Elizabeth Rice of Estill Springs, Sisters; Jessica Hope and husband, Billy of Port St. John, Fla., Stephanie Rice of Leyton, Utah, Maternal Grandfather, Gene Bair of Estill Springs, Paternal Grandparents, James and Martha Rice of Estill Springs, Aunt, Vicki Harmon, Uncle James Harmon and wife, Theresa all of Tullahoma, nephew, Braxton Carpenter and niece, Savannah Carpenter, numerous cousins, "The Boys" and his favorite horse, Bullseye.

Visitation for Justin will be held from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday evening, March 18, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services.

Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 19, 2021, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Pastor, Matt Hastings, officiating.

Interment will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic masks are required to attend visitations and services.

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