William Franklin Rice Sr., 71, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, died July 16 at his residence following an extended illness.He was a self-employed nurseryman and son of the late Mack and Elizabeth Clark Rice. Mr. Rice is survived by son, William “Bill” Rice Jr. of Joelton.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church Outreach Building with James Johnson Jr. to officiate.High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) July 27, 2015