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Atmore dentist found dead Saturday
Staff Reports
Deputies with the Escambia County Sheriff's Office discovered Atmore dentist Thomas Alvin Rice Jr., DMD, dead at his home late Saturday afternoon.
According to investigators, Rice died from a gunshot wound, and was found inside his Nokomis residence located off Hwy. 31.
Rice was a 1982 graduate of the University of Alabama and has practiced dentistry at 111 E. Ridgeley Street in Atmore for several years.
Rice's death is still under investigation as autopsy results are awaited from the Alabama Department of Forensic Science in Mobile.
For more information on this story, see Wednesday's Atmore Advance.
According to investigators, Rice died from a gunshot wound, and was found inside his Nokomis residence located off Hwy. 31.
Rice was a 1982 graduate of the University of Alabama and has practiced dentistry at 111 E. Ridgeley Street in Atmore for several years.
Rice's death is still under investigation as autopsy results are awaited from the Alabama Department of Forensic Science in Mobile.
For more information on this story, see Wednesday's Atmore Advance.
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Toni wrote on Nov 23, 2009 10:17 AM:
" I never knew Dr. Rice but I know someone who loved him very much and always will. He 's going to be greatly missed and will always be loved. I'm sorry his family is suffering and hope the truth of his death will put the murderer in jail for life. GOD BLESS DR. RICE'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!!! "
Destiny M Curry wrote on Nov 23, 2009 10:31 AM:
" My heart goes out to Alex and Jordan Rice!!!!!!!!!! "
love always wrote on Nov 23, 2009 11:11 AM:
" the love and respect I had for Dr. Rice is un measurable. He loved children and he loved life to take away someone like this is just a cruel injustice to todays society.I would give anything to have him back with us whoever did his God will deal with you and please forgive me for having some hatred towards this person right now. All he wanted to do in this life is to love children and respect everyone in the community. This I can tell you he loved his family and friends and thank you so much Dr. Rice for what you have done for me. It goes beyond measure and may God take care of you in heaven and I hope to see you again soon "
Tonya wrote on Nov 23, 2009 11:46 AM:
" I was a friend of Dr Rice a very nice man, and the truth will come out and may God bless the family and may he rest in peace. "
With Love wrote on Nov 23, 2009 7:11 PM:
" It hadnt just too long had my son teeth fix he fixed all of them my son mouth was in very bad shape and he maded sure i it didnt cost me a thing his med had paid for it all and i thank god for him am so suprise of this i cant wait for them to catch who had did this to him i hope that they cant sleep for doing this he is so nices why would somebody wonts him dead..... Thats a cool heart! "
North West Florida Residence wrote on Nov 23, 2009 8:09 PM:
" It is high time that law abiding citizens demand that all police forces be it Federal,County, State or City increase the number of officers that can respond to calls and patrol our comunities.
It is high time that citizens feel secure in their communities. This cannot be done without the professional law inforcement agencies having the number and quality personnel needed to insure our security and safety. "
It is high time that citizens feel secure in their communities. This cannot be done without the professional law inforcement agencies having the number and quality personnel needed to insure our security and safety. "
Susan wrote on Nov 23, 2009 8:13 PM:
" Dr. Rice did so much that few knew about. He and his staff have done screening in local schools and schools in other counties free. He often treated kids who otherwise would never have been seen. Here was a big man with an even bigger heart. Judy and Sherry and his children, I pray that God will give you the comfort and peace that only He can. I know how much you cared and tried to protect him. He will be missed. "
brittny wrote on Nov 24, 2009 3:32 PM:
" Dr.Rice was a good friend. i miss him alot and I know Alex does to.I remember going places with him and Alex ridding horses having cookouts riding on his wagon and lots more. ill never forget him and neither will Mary he loved picking on my cuz Mary.We love you Dr.Rice R.I.P. "
truth wrote on Nov 24, 2009 3:49 PM:
" Lets not judge till you know the truth . There was more to him than some want to believe. I just felt for them poor horses being so thin all the time.maybe someone will take them and feed them correctly now "
mother wrote on Nov 24, 2009 8:40 PM:
" DR. RICES MOTHER , SISTERS AND OFFICE FAMIILY WILL HAVE A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE SAT.28 AT 11.00 AT JOHNSON QUINLEY FUNERAL HOME ALL PATIENTS , FRIENDS AND LOVED ONE ARE ALL INVITED ALL WHO NEW HIM WERE LOVED BY HIM. "
friendofkids wrote on Nov 24, 2009 11:56 PM:
" hey i know his kids and well i wish them the best no one should have to loose their parents ever "
melissa wrote on Nov 27, 2009 7:40 PM:
" tom rice was a good person/dentist/friend.he laughed at me one day,i had lost a filling and got a air pocket in my tooth.he gave me at 9 shots to numb.then he said hold on this will hurt but im right here.he had to drill my tooth all the way down until it hit that air pocket and he did and psw then my hole face was numb for about 2 days,but he was there.he even let me dig my fingernails into his knee.when he was through he said you can let now.some people think hes crazy and we all have a crazy side to us he was himself and he didn't care what other people thought.he was a great dentist a friend someone you could talk to.tom you will be greatly missed as a friend,dentist,father,a mother,father son and a community provider. you will always be in my heart and when i see you in heaven im going to pull out your molar for leaving us.my prayers go out to the rice family and iam so very sorry for your loss. "
Jennifer wrote on Nov 22, 2009 9:23 PM: