Life story Mr. James L. Rice, 57, of Dupont, Indiana, and son of Barbara Rice, was born April 17, 1962, in Franklin, Indiana. He graduated form high school in 1988, and served in the United States Army. Mr. Rice passed away August 7, 2019 at the residence of his daughter in Beech Grove, Indiana. His life will be cherished by his daughter, Kelly Rice, of Beech Grove; his mother, Barbara Rice of Indianapolis, Indiana; and his grandchildren, Gavin Rice and Haylie Hendricks, both of Beech Grove. No services are planned. Lytle Welty Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Vail Chapel, 117 Holt Drive, on Madison's hilltop, is in charge of the arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James L. Rice, please visit our floral store.