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Man killed in wreck remembered as ‘beautiful mess’
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James Donald Rice, called Donald by his friends, was a frequent visitor to The Way, a day mission for homeless and disabled persons in Gainesville. Rice was accidentally struck and killed by a car on Roy Parks Road near Talmo last week. This picture of Rice enjoying a Christmas cupcake at The Way last year was circulated on social media by friends after word of his death spread. (Photo courtesy of Chandler Gaines)
James Donald Rice is remembered as a “beautiful mess” by his friends at The Way, a day mission in Gainesville for the homeless and disabled. Rice, who was called Donald by those who knew and loved him, was accidentally struck by a car and killed last week while walking along Roy Parks Road near Talmo.