WILLIAM L. RICE, age 37, of Lake Station, passed away August 7, 2016. He was born on July 3, 1979 to the late William K. Sable and Danetta Rice. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, and uncle.

William is survived by 3 brothers, Tony (Sandi) Rice, Lake Station, Corey (Kristen) Sable, Cody Sable all of Monticello; sister, Jacklynn Rice, Hobart; fiancée, Joy Dunham, Merrillville; step-mother, Patti Sable, Monticello; 6 nieces, Alicia, Riley, Ryder, Sierra, Bailey, Lailee; 2 nephews, Tristin and Brayden; many aunts, uncle and cousins.

He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Daniel and Gertrude Rice and Ozzie and Lois Sable.

Visitation for William will be Friday, August 12, 2016 from 12 Noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart, with Pastor Don Good officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home with cremation at a later time. Please call (219) 942-2109 or go online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.