Philip Bradley Rice

Philip Bradley Rice—known by many as

Pistol P, P, or simply Phil—passed away on

April 5, 2025, at the age of 35. Born on

October 11, 1989, Phil was a bright light to

his family, a solid presence to those who

truly knew him, and a man who lived life on

his own terms.

P was the son of Freda Epps and Mickey

Rice, and the beloved stepson of Tasha

Rice. He is survived by his wife, Samia

Rice, with whom he shared a deep,

unbreakable bond. More than just husband

and wife, they were best

friends—inseparable partners in life who

built a world of love and loyalty together.

He was a devoted father to two beautiful

children: his first son, Mahki Rice, with

whom he shared a lasting and meaningful

bond; and his second son Kennedy Rice

who brought endless joy into his world.

Phil graduated from Union High School,

Class of 2007. He had a gift for music,

especially rapping, and back in the day, he

was known for his skills on the mic. That’s

how "Pistol P" was born—an alias that stuck

around because it fit the energy he brought

everywhere he went. In our hometown, he

was simply “P”—a name filled with respect,

familiarity, and love.

He was real—always. P didn’t sugarcoat the

truth, and people respected that. He was

kind, always smiling, always laughing, and

treated everyone with decency. But he didn’t

hand out his trust easily. He didn’t need a

crowd; he knew who he was, and he stood

firm in it.

Phil worked hard and took care of what

mattered most: his family. He wasn’t

perfect—he never claimed to be—but he

was genuine. And that was enough. More

than enough.

P was known for his unforgettable smile,

infectious laugh, and a memory that never

missed a face or a moment. Whether he

was cracking a joke, showing up for family,

or simply offering a listening ear, P was

always present—fully and wholeheartedly.

To me—his sister Tiffany—P wasn’t just my

brother. He was my twin in spirit. Growing

up, it was always us. We shared friends, we

shared memories, we shared life. Even

when distance came, the bond never broke.

And everyone knew it. It was always “us.”

We spoke a language only we understood.

And even in silence, I’ll always hear him.

Phil is survived by his siblings Mickey Rice,

Latasha Davis, Tiffany Rice, Essence Rice,

Chanze Rice; and his in-laws, Krystle Rice,

Marc Davis, and Darius Bryson. He was a

proud uncle to Aryana Bryson, Darius

Bryson Jr., Desmond Rice, Brayden Rice,

Mikenzie Kershaw, Austin Davis, and

Cameron Davis—each one a piece of his

heart and joy. He leaves behind a large

family of aunts, uncles, and cousins who are

too many to name, along with a circle of

people who felt his presence deeply.

P was deeply connected to his lifelong

brothers in friendship: Jerel Norman,

Quinten Williams, Chad Johnson, and

Aldolfo McQueen.

Phil also leaves behind his extended family

through marriage, including his

mother-in-law Darlene Carr, father-in-law

Albert Carr, and brothers-in-law Derrick Carr

and Christopher Carr.

P’s legacy is one of love, loyalty, and

laughter—a life that reminds us to smile a

little more, show up for one another, and

never forget the people who matter most.

He lit up any room he walked into, not with

flash, but with something you could feel in

your chest. He was a husband, a father, a

son, a brother, an uncle, a friend—but most

of all, he was unapologetically himtoo many to name, along with a circle of

people who felt his presence deeply.

P was deeply connected to his lifelong

brothers in friendship: Jerel Norman,

Quinten Williams, Chad Johnson, and

Aldolfo McQueen.

Phil also leaves behind his extended family

through marriage, including his

mother-in-law Darlene Carr, father-in-law

Albert Carr, and brothers-in-law Derrick Carr

and Christopher Carr.

P’s legacy is one of love, loyalty, and

laughter—a life that reminds us to smile a

little more, show up for one another, and

never forget the people who matter most.

He lit up any room he walked into, not with

flash, but with something you could feel in

your chest. He was a husband, a father, a

son, a brother, an uncle, a friend—but most

of all, he was unapologetically him

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