Timmy Dale Rice

Timmy Dale Rice, 65, of Purdy, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. He was born in Monett, on April 30, 1961; the son of the late Albert and Effie (Shaffer) Rice. He was married in Purdy, in September 2009 to Stacey Frossard. He was retired from EFCO in Monett, where he worked as a forklift driver, and was of the Baptist Faith.  

He is survived by his wife Stacey of the home; one son: Elijah (Kaitlyn) Rice of Purdy; three daughters: Amanda (Matt) Oldnettle of Wheaton, Kanda Simpson of Wheaton, and Shanda (Jeffrey) Holenda of Wheaton; one brother: Jerry Rice (partner Mary) of Monett; two sisters: Vivien Lombard of Monett and Linda (Jim) Henderson of Monett; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Effie; four brothers: Frank Ricky, Michael and Eddie, and one sister, Patricia Privett.  

Visitation for Timmy is being held on Wednesday June 24, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett. Cremation will take place after visitation per the family's request.  

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.