William "Billy" Hastings Grice, Jr.

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM HASTINGS “BILLY” GRICE, JR., 63, beloved husband for over 39 years of Mary Ann Rudnick Grice, died Monday, March 9, 2015 at Georgia Regents University Medical Center. A native and life-long resident of Aiken, Billy was a son of Mary Posey Grice and the late William Hastings Grice, Sr. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His greatest joy was caring for his granddaughter Hanna. Billy loved spending time in Edisto. He loved to dance and was one of the best shag dancers around. He was a member of South Aiken Presbyterian Church where he served as a former Deacon and Elder. He retired as plant manager of Pepperidge Farms. Survivors, in addition to his wife, and mother, include a daughter, Lauren Grice Wertz (Brad), Warrenville, SC; granddaughter, Hanna Claire Wertz; sister, Brenda G. Wyatt (Weldon), Graniteville. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock at South Aiken Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. Christopher Crotwell officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. Pallbearers will be George Zachmann, Randy Bowles, Ted Grooms, Andy Redd, Vic Watford and John Brumbaugh. Honorary Pallbearers will be Deacons and Elders of South Aiken Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Support 1, P.O. Boxc 7041, North Augusta, SC  29861 or SPCA Albreicht Center for Animal Welfare, 199 Willow Run Rd., Aiken, SC 29801. SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William "Billy" Hastings Grice, Jr., please visit our flower store.