Jimmie Lynn Rice

Jimmie Lynn Rice (Baba Fasade) was born on January 29, 1944 to the union of Leola and Jim Rice in Charleston, Ms. He departed his earthly life on June 9th, 2021 at 4:20am. Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lillian Tabor and Dortha Mae, brother John Henry Rice and son Chad Rice. Jimmie began his religious journey at an early age when he joined the Methodist church, later he joined the Nation of Islam and lastly, Jimmie joined the Yuroba religion where he became a “Babalawa” an African Ifa High Priest. Jimmie Lynn Rice believed that God (Olodumare) almighty protected him and guided him through life, times of war and any difficulty in life. God (Olodumare) blessed him to be a good, gentle and righteous man. Jimmie graduated from high school in May of 1965 and was immediately drafted to serve in the United States Air force. He was a true military man. He fought in the Vietnam War and served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. During his tenure in the Air Force, Jimmie served in served in several important and mission critical roles, where his life was sometimes endangered or his specialized skills were needed to save the lives of others. Jimmie always gave praise and honor to God (Olodumare) and believed that God (Olodumare) blessed him to survive. During his tenure in the United States Air Force, Jimmie received several medals, honors and recognition. He received the Distinguished Presidential Unit Citation, Professional Education Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksman Citation, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Outstanding Unit Award, W1 with Device Medal and several other medals and honors. After serving in the United States Air Force for 20 years, Jimmie retired but continued to serve his country by working with NASA. After leaving NASA, Jimmie owned and operated the Alpha Plus Plumbing Company where he worked as a Licensed and Certified Commercial and Residential Plumber until his health began to decline. Jimmie Lynn Rice (Baba Fasade) leaves behind his children Valisa Griffin, Marlon Rice, Chassidy Rice ,“Kip”, Colin Rice and Reba Rice as well as his grand children. He also leaves behind his wife Georgia Rice, brother James Henry Covington (Baba Faderal) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Jimmie Lynn Rice

January 29, 1944 - June 9, 2021