Byron A. Bice, age 45, of Kettering, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Betty Bice and brother Ward Bice II. Byron is survived by his children, Leslie Rutherford, Austin Bice, Eric Bice; grandchildren, Dezerai and Colton Bice; fiancé, Greta and her daughter Lily Henz; sisters, Paula (Wayne) Shepherd, Nina (Tony) Burns, Debbie (Ken) Hughes and Wava Pandolf; many nieces, nephews and close friends including Bill Yates and David Gross. Byron loved the water. He spent much of his time fishing, boating, camping and swimming. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 5-7 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). Services will follow at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family in Byron's name to help with the cost of services. To send the family a special message online please visit, www.NewcomerDayton.com.