Lester Alfred Trice Jr., 64

SEAFORD - Lester Alfred Trice Jr. of Seaford died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at his residence. He was 64.

He was born in Salisbury, Md., son of the late Dorothy Baker and Lester A. Trice Sr.

Mr. Trice was a heavy equipment operator for Swain Excavation, Lincoln, at the time of his death.

He was a machine operator at the DuPont Co., Seaford, for 34 years, retiring in 1998.

Mr. Trice was a member of Life Way Church of God, Bridgeville, and attended Christ Evangelistic Church, Laurel.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1728, Seaford, and was a U.S. Army veteran.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Trice was also preceded in death by his wife, Carole Ann Johnson Trice, in 1998.

He is survived by a son, David Scott Trice; a daughter, Lisa R. Trice; a granddaughter, Samantha C. Boulden, all of Seaford; two brothers, Joseph B. Trice and wife Debbie of Delmar, and Jerry L. Trice and daughter Heather of Denton, Md.; and his companion, Mary C. Blades of Lewes.

A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Life Way Church of God, Bridgeville.

The Revs. Mark Landon and Roland E. Tice will officiate.

Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Life Way Church of God, 7046 Seashore Highway, Bridgeville, DE 19933.

Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Seaford.