07/29/2025
Paradise Funeral Home Celebrates the Life of MR. DONALD “DICKIE” BRICE
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God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through, God hath not promised sun without rain, joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
But God hath promised strength for the day, Rest for the labor, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy, and undying love.
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On behalf of Ronald B. Washington and the entire Paradise Funeral Home Family, we extend our sincerest condolences to THE BRICE FAMILY and express our gratitude for entrusting us with your loved one. May the blessings of the Lord keep you is our prayer.
The Celebrated Life of
Donald Brice
Donald Brice, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Dickie” was born on March 17, 1946, in Bienville Parish, LA to Gayton Brice and Bertha Egans Brice. He started attending the Mt. Canaan Baptist Church at a young age. By the grace of God, he accepted Christ as an adult upon his return to Louisiana from Chicago.
Dickie along with his mother and other siblings moved to Chicago, Illinois at a young age. He attended Fuller Elementaryand DuSable High School in Chicago, Illinois. During his high school years, he was an all-around athlete, but his favorite sport was baseball. His love for baseball and his athleticism in baseball lead to a call up for the Chicago White Sox minor league team. But before the season started, unfortunately he lostthe tips of a couple of his fingers while working at a after school job. Therefore, he was no longer able to grasp the baseball correctly which lost him the opportunity to play in the major league. Dickie played shortstop and was a legend throughout the neighborhood, although he didn’t get a chance to play professional baseball, he remained active in baseball until an injury which left him paralyzed. Dickie loved to watch all sports. His favorite baseball team was the New York Yankees and once he moved back to Louisiana his favorite football team was the New Orleans Saints. Dickie was admired for his fashion sense, warm, humorous and pleasant personality.
Dickie was one of 12 children. He was the father of 3 children(Donald Ruff, Kevin Ruff and Karynne Ricks-Jackson) and has 5 grandchildren ( Adam Cadichon, Evan Cadichon, ShaniffRuff, Kyle Ruff and Karnisha Brewer)and one great-grand daughter (Shaniya Burnett). He was married to Sheila Brice for 23 years.
Donald “Dickie” Brice departed this life on July 16th, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his sons- Kevin Ruff and Donald Ruff; father, Gayton Brice, Mother- Bertha Eagans Brice Lee, Stepfather- Bruce Lee; Sister-Eynette Lee-Kennedy; brothers-Thomas Gayton Brice and Bruce Lee Jr.; Grandfather-Homer Eagans and Charlie Brice; Grandmothers-Mary Nash EagansDavis and Emma Coleman; Stepfather- Jim Davis, StepGrandmother-Ada Eagans; Uncle-Wallace Lee; Aunts: Ruby Rhodes (Henry), Ethel Young; Nieces-Burdette Slaton and Jennifer Lee; Great nephew-Tracy Hampton, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories; Ex-Wife -Sheila Brice, 1 daughter: Karynne Ricks-Jackson; 4 sisters: Gladys Logan (Willie, Sr.), Mary Davis (Billie), Elizabeth Sims (Broadrich), Robbie Lee Hubbard Williams; 4 brothers: Andrew Brice, Flemon Brice, Carl Lee and Terrence Lee; 5 grandchildren Adam Cadichon, Evan Cadichon, Shaniff Ruff, Kyle Ruff and Karnisha Brewer; 1 great granddaughter- Shaniya Burnett, Aunt-Sarah Jackson, Nieces: Ebony Sims Evans (Kevin), Tashira R.Young, Rachelle Cherry (Todd), Sheryl White Locks, Linda Brice, Kim Brice, Precious Hubbard, Miracle Kennedy Davis (Antavious), Porsha Kennedy Jackson (Kevin); Nephews: Willie Logan Jr. (Linda), Alexis Davis (Sonya), Gregory Lee(Joy), Fredrick Bell, Dexter Kennedy, Thomas Kennedy, Carl Jeremiah Lee, Tyreese Woods; and a host great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
