FREEPORT — Gregory E. Rice, 46, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his residence.

Greg was born Dec. 1, 1970, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Donald E. and Jane A. (Winegardner) Rice. He was a 1989 graduate of Bryan High School and a 1993 graduate of Ohio University, with a degree in photojournalism.

A self-employed photographer, Greg had worked as an accounting assistant for Art Forms Inc. in Brunswick for the past two years. Greg was involved in fundraising, and dedicated his time to raise funds for Bowling for Kids portion of Big Brothers/Big Sisters in Maine. Greg was a volunteer for the American Red Cross.

Photography was Greg’s passion, but he also enjoyed woodworking, biking and hiking, but spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews were the times he treasured.

Surviving are his mother, Jane A. Rice of Bryan, Ohio; two brothers, Steven (Beth) Rice of Sharon, Wisc., and Kevin (Wendy) Rice of Angola, Ind.; five nieces and nephews, Jessica (Jordan) Pezen, Jacob Rice, Sydney Rice of Sharon, Wisc., Katelyn and Kennedi Rice of Angola, Ind.; and paternal grandmother, Cleda Rice of Farmer, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Rice.

You can send your condolences or share your memories with the family by visiting Greg’s obituary page at www.oberlinturnbull.com.