Keon D. Rice, Sr. age 28, of Springfield, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Springfield.
He was born April 1, 1983 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Johnie Rice Sr. of Springfield, IL & Carlatta “Pampe” (Humphrey) Rice of Quincy, IL.

Keon received his GED and worked for various employers. He was a car enthusiast and had a love and devotion towards his two beautiful children, nieces, and nephews who would always bring a smile to his face.

He is survived by his parents Johnie Rice Sr. and Carlatta “Pampe” Rice; two children: Keon Rice Jr. and Tanaisha Austin both of Springfield, IL; 9 siblings: Kisha Rice of Quincy, Johnie Rice Jr. of Springfield, Jeraius Rice Sr of Springfield, Karla (Kirkham) White of Springfield, Kelvin Davis of Springfield, David Robinson of Decatur, Reginald Coleman of St. Louis, Mario Jackson of Jacksonville, and Brianna Renicks of Springfield; Grandmother, Jesse Rice of Minneapolis, MN; Great Aunt Carmelita Watkins of Quincy;
four special aunts: Tammy Fountain of Quincy, Carlita Crockett of Springfield, Joyce Johnson of Springfield, and Rose Pimpton of Springfield; along with a host of very special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Keon is preceded in death by his grandmother Roberta Humphrey, grandfather Willie Brown, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday May 7, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home by Reverend Danny Humphrey, D.V.S. Ministries, Decatur, IL Visitation will be held on Saturday afternoon from 12:00 P.M. until time of service at the funeral home on Saturday. Burial will be held following the service at Greenmount Cemetery Quincy, IL. Memorials may be made to Keon Rice Jr. and Tanaisha Austin memorial fund. The family would like to invite those attending the services to a repast at the Community Center, 540 Harrison Street in Quincy following the services at the graveside.