Daniel Blair Rice, 72, of Grover, NC passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013, at his home. He was born July 29, 1941 in Gaston County son of the late Luther Rice and Arnie Watts Rice. Services are private. Mr. Rice is survived by : his loving wife of 22 years, Patricia Rice; six sons; three daughters; one brother; three sisters; sixteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by : one brother Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia,