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William E. "Bill"
Grice III
William E. “Bill” Grice III age 66, of Greenville passed away at 3:34
PM on Friday, June 29, 2018, at The Ohio State University Wexner
Medical Center in Columbus.
Bill was born December 16, 1951, in Greenville to Lois (Dufur) Grice of
Greenville and the late William E. Grice II. In addition to his father,
Bill was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray W. Grice; sister,
Rebecca “Becky” Dyer; and a niece, Billie Jo Kress.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon (Holsopple) Grice whom he married
July 18, 1995; daughters & son-in-law, Tracy J. Miniard of
Greenville and Tammy M. & Steve Minard of Albany, Indiana;
step-daughter, Jodi L. Byers of Greenville; grandchildren, William C.
Miniard, Aaron R. Miniard, Nathan E. Miniard, Brock P. Minard, Erika J.
Minard, Kyli L. (Hazen) Ripple, Cody D. Gunckel, J. Austin Baumgardner,
Alyssa K. Baumgardner and Braylon E. Byers; great-grandchildren, Alexa
M. Miniard, Bella L. Ripple and Grayson M. Ripple; brother &
sister-in-law, Ed & Susan Grice of Bradford; sister, Diana C. Louk
of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Bill retired with
over 25 years of service from the Darke County Sheriff’s Office where
he was Chief Deputy. He was a member of the Greenville American Legion
and the NRA.
Bill was basically a homebody, thoroughly enjoying his time in his shop
woodworking or mowing his lawn. He so missed his dog Sadie and
“hunting” rabbits with her. Bill was a gentleman and a gentle man, ever
thoughtful of his wife and family. He was also quite a lucky man, being
so thankful for his family, his friends, his home-boy Bob Reed, and his
wins while gambling. Bill worked his way through the ranks at the
Sheriff’s Office, becoming Chief Deputy through his hard work and
dedication. He selflessly was always there for the office and the
community whenever called, even at the disruption of family life. His
pranks, his laughter, shaking his head at Sharon’s comments, and yes,
even his snorting (or lack thereof) will forever be remembered.
Bill loved his country and showed that by serving in the Army. His
biggest idol was John Wayne, one of America’s greatest patriots. At one
time, there were few rooms in Bill and Sharon’s home that you could go
into without seeing John Wayne (either a photo, figurine, or coffee
mug). The best retirement gift that Bill received was from his fellow
employees of a John Wayne replica rifle.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 5, 2018,
at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville. The family will receive
friends on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box
14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Condolences for the family may be
expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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