Leland R. Rice

Leland R. Rice, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Born in Albany on January 20, 1943, he was the son of the late Reginald and Violet (Smith) Rice. Leland honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a mason, working on the South Mall project and with Paddock Pools before completing his career with Security Supply. Always an avid outdoorsman, Leland enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. He loved gardening and baking and in his younger years was quite the darts enthusiast, but above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Leland is survived by his children, Stacy Rice (John Sicko), Kimberly Slingerland (Kenneth) and Aaron Rice (Jessica); his grandchildren, McKenna and Jocelynn Slingerland, Alexis and Sophia Rice and Haylie Prior; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Veronica A. Rice and brother, Fred Rice.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, April 9 from 4 to 7 pm at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Leland’s name may be made to the National Forest Foundation.