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Mr. Charles Johnny “C.J.” Rice, 62 of Asheville, NC, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, in
Waycross, GA.
Born in Asheville, NC on July 18, 1962, he lived in North Carolina most of his life. Mr. Rice
worked as a chef and loved cooking. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was the son of the late James Jessie & Dell Metcalf Rice.
Survivors include his sister, Caroline Attaway of Jonesborough, TN, and his nephew Richard Attaway (Jordan) of Louisville KY.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.
Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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