Darry Cornell Trice was born on December 18, 1956 at Homer G. Phillips to the union of Raymond and Crissinnia Trice at City Hospital #1 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the second of six children.
At an early age, he was christened at Holy Guardian Angels Catholic Church and came to know and love Jesus Christ. He graduated from Beaumont High School in 1976. He also competed and was selected to participate in Project 7001, Inc., an education enrichment program sponsored by the Department of Education. He worshiped at Covenant for Life Christian Center under Pastor Trice.
Darry met the love of his life, Roxy, and they were married on May 16, 2007. He has one daughter, Danyel Smith and one stepson, Ryan St. Hill.
“Butch” or “Slim”, as he as affectionately known, was employed for over four decades, primarily in the hospitality industry. He worked at the Crowne Plaza for 23 years, then moved to Davenport, IA where he excelled at the Hotel Blackhawk and was one of only three employees selected by the Secret Service to serve as the point of contact for President Barack Obama’s security detail during his stay at the hotel. Upon his return to St. Louis, he continued to work for the same owners at the new location, Holiday Inn Route 66.
Darry was an avid tennis player and participated in numerous competitions over the years and belonged to several organizations. He was devoted to his game and played as much as he could. He loved his tennis family and they loved him back.
Darry was preceded in death by his mother, Crissinnia Buchanan; stepfather, Rev. Charles Buchanan; and his stepson, Russell Deon Anderson.
He leaves to cherish his memory: devoted wife Roxy Trice; father, Raymond Trice; father-in-law, Harvey Anderson; beloved daughter, Danyel Smith; stepson, Ryan St. Hill: sisters, Charlita, Veronica, Waletta (Lavandris); brothers, Wardell, Ramon (Ruby), Joey; uncle, Albert (Josephine); five grandchildren, Traybeon, Reaco, Lorerco, Lorenzo, D’nya; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
