Jerome Ross Rice, age 81, passed away November 20, 2024 in Berea, Ohio. He was born in Eden, WV, before moving to Berea, Ohio where he retired from Hansen Coupling - Tuthill Corporation. After retirement he moved to French Creek, WV where he resided until August of 2024. Jerry enjoyed living in the country, hunting, gardening and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by brothers Neil, James and Mark Rice, parents Icie (Baxa) and James Rice and sister-in-law Hollie. He is survived by his daughters Tina (Bill) Walters of Martinsburg, WV., Brenda (Don) Bierschwal of Olmsted Falls, OH., Sherry Seabolt (Amanda) of Berea, OH., Granddaughters Ashley (Wayne) Mull, Amanda Bierschwal, Amber Bierschwal, 8 great grandchildren, brothers John (Dorothy) Rice, Garry Rice, Tom (Rita) Rice, sister Carolyn (Glenn) Clutter and loving uncle to several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call on Monday November 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Baker Osinski Kensinger Funeral Home 206 Front St. Berea, Ohio.  Funeral services will be at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Home 940 Rout 20 South Road  Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201 on Saturday November 30 at 11:00 a.m.