Ardie Trice

Ardie Trice, better known as “Papa T”, transitioned to his heavenly home on
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the age of 92 in Nashville, TN.

Ardie was born October 31, 1929 in Henderson, TN. to the late Harold Trice, Sr. and
Hattie Lou Woodruff Trice. He was the second of nine children. Ardie obtained his
early education in the Chester County School System. He served in the United States Army in
early 1950’s. After his military service, he attended Tennessee A& I State College, where he met
his future wife, Bettye C. Gardner.

Ardie was united in Holy Matrimony to Bettye C. Gardner in April, 1954 and to this union they
were blessed with three children; Pamela, Stanley, and Sheila. He was employed by Gulf Oil and
REA Express and later spent over 20 years working at Roadway Express, as an over the Road
Truck Driver, until he retired.

Ardie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at the Oak Grove Church of Christ
in Henderson, TN. Ardie was a humble, compassionate, faithful, and dedicated Christian man
who loved God. He later served as a Deacon at the Church of Christ at Jackson Street in
Nashville, TN for many years until his death.

Ardie enjoyed using and sharing his skills in auto mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, upholstering
furniture, woodworking and logistics. He helped set up playground equipment for children in the
community. He worked at the voting polls during many elections, until his health began to fail.
Though his work was important, he enjoyed being with his family, friends and traveling
throughout the United States. He will be remembered for his integrity thoughtfulness, and sense
of humor.

Ardie leaves to cherish his memories, “The Love of His Life”, wife, Bettye C. Trice, and three
devoted children, Pamela Trice, Stanley (Mary) Trice of Nashville TN and Sheila (Gregory)
Heard of Hendersonville, TN; six grandchildren; Briana (Jermaine), Christina, Alexis, Donovan,
Kendall and Keneisha and three great-grandchildren; Brooklyn, Mahari and Kaiden; two brothers
Jimmie (Annie Jewel) Trice of Cordova, TN, Johnnie Trice of Henderson, TN; two sisters, Mary
Davis and Patsy McNeil of Henderson, TN, two sisters-in-law, Jewell Trice of Pinson, TN and
Addie Trice of Nashville, TN, a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Hattie Lou Trice, sisters’ Estelle
Trice, Cinda Sain; and brothers’ Harold Trice and Charles Trice.