Garnett J. Rice, prominent lawyer and City Attorney here for ten years, died at his home on Jackson Street shortly after 1:45 p.m. Monday. A heart attack was the immediate cause of his death. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. yesterday at the home. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery with the Rev. W. C. Frank officiating. Pallbearers were members of Pitman Lodge 125, F& AM. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Taylor County Bar Association and other lawyers throughout the state. "Doc" as he was fondly known by everyone in Campbellsville, had been in poor health for sometime. His death came as a distinct shock to friends and neighbors throughout Taylor County. "The death of "Doc" Rice is a tremendous loss to Campbellsville," City Attorney Clyde Williams declared Monday. "He was one of the most outstanding lawyers in this section of the state, a leader who always stood for progress, and certainly one of the most loved men in Taylor County." During Rice's administration as city attorney, many improvements were started in Campbellsville that were largely instigated and supported by Rice. Serving under 3 Mayors, "Doc" advocated and fought for the sewage system, improvements in the police department, traffic lights, and numerous other progressive steps. He was a member of the Campbellsville Methodist Church. All public offices and places of business were closed Wednesday afternoon. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Durrett Rice; a daughter, Miss Catherine Garnett Rice; a son, George Randolph Rice; a brother, Dr. Howard Rice; three sisters, Mrs. R. D. Jeterm Nicholasville, and Miss Arlene Rice and Mrs. Oliver Crouch, both of Campbellsville; and his father, W. J. Rice, retired farmer, miller and former Taylor County Judge. ~The News-Journal, Thursday, August 24, 1950