Mr. Joseph "Joe" Lamar Tice, age 84, of Lavonia, GA died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospice House.
Born January 9, 1928, in Midland City, AL he was the son of the late James Molton & Nina Frances (Stephens) Tice. He attended Bluefield State College and was a self employed business owner.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife: Ila Ruth (Whittaker) Tice; brother: James Raymond Tice; and sister: Estelle Barnes.
Mr. Tice is survived by children: Gene Tice of Rabun Gap; Michael L. & Renee Tice; Debbie Tate & Cecil Gentry and Valita Tice all of Lavonia; grandchildren: Melissa Tice and Matthew & Danielle Tice; brother: Tommie & Emma Mae Tice of Kynesville, FL; sister-in-law: Anita Watkins of Martin, Betty Whittaker of Lake City, GA & Lou Conner of Don Pedro Island, FL; many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April20, 2012 at Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Darby Rev. Mike Petty, and Maxine Cobb officiating. Burial will follow with military honors in Lavonia City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm & 6:00 – 8:00 pm. At other hours the family will be at the home. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to St. Mary's Hospice House 1660 Jennings Mill Road Bogart, GA 30622 or The Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011.