Wayne A Tice

Wayne A. Tice, 73, passed away July 10, 2024, after a courageous 11-month battle with brain cancer surrounded by his loving family. Born March 14, 1951, in Akron, Ohio to Delores M. Tice (Thompson) and William E. Tice. 

Wayne served in the United States Navy during Vietnam on the USS Duluth. He met his loving wife, Cindi when he was 15 years old and started dating her in 1969, later marrying her on December 29, 1974. He was an amazing father to 3 beautiful children. Wayne was a hero to many and would give the shirt off his back to help others. He built a life and home surrounded by the word of God and did not hesitate to share his testimony of others. 

He served as an Akron Firefighter and Paramedic for 11 years where he was known as a legend for his heroism and antics which included epic pranks on his fellow firefighting brothers. He was one of the first classes to graduate from the Akron General Paramedic Program in 1980. He later retired after a job-related injury in 1991, and attended Kent State University and became a Geologist where he spent 14 years in Montana with his beloved wife while working for the United States Geological Survey. Wayne was an avid lover of the outdoors. He was the definition of "Jack of All Trades". He did it all and if he didn’t know how to do it, he would study it and teach himself and give it a go. He was a 12th degree Mason and served as Worshipful Master of the Boulder, MT lodge from 2006-2007. He loved giving back to the community and helping others.

He is preceded in death by his father, William E. Tice, sisters Bonnie and Nancy, survived by his mother Delores M. Tice and the love of his life Cynthia (Croft) and his loving sons Nathan (Ashleigh) Tice, Ben (Tessa) Tice and PITA/Baby Pit Bull daughter, Amanda Tice, 6 beautiful grandchildren (Olivia, Norah, Samson, Jacob, Iris and Noah), and let’s not forget fur babies and grand fur babies whom he spoiled immensely, 4 brothers and 2 sisters and many loving friends and family. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on September 1, 2024, at the Akron Fire Union Hall, 161 Massillon Road, Akron, OH 44312. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m., services will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. Parking is limited. Please Park at PNC Bank next door or on the side street, Esther. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in his name. Wayne was a hero to many and he would do anything for children. He absolutely loved kids and the thought of them battling cancer broke his heart. Every little bit helps. Thank you and God Bless. Arrangements are entrusted to Dean's Funeral Home Sebring, Ohio.