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Nov 18th, 1935 - May 28th, 2016Graveside ceremony with military honors: 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora
Rex D. Garrett, age 80, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Saturday morning, May 28, 2016, at Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora.
Rex was born in Clay County, Illinois, on November 18, 1935, the son of Thelmon Vernon and Retha M. (Bay) Garrett. In 1966 he was united in marriage to Lou E. (McKnight) Gill, and they shared many years together until the time she passed away on July 15, 2012.
Rex was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving at a post in Germany. He worked for over 30 years for the Flora Post Office. He was knowledgeable in coin collecting and valuation, enjoyed metal detecting, and was a fan of St. Louis Cardinal Baseball. During his working years he would spend much of his spare time painting houses and helping others with a variety of handyman tasks. Rex is missed as part of his group at Duke’s Drive-In, where you could count on finding him twice daily. He had been a member of the Clay City American Legion and Flora VFW.
He is survived by 4 daughters: Deeann Christopher of Florida, Stacy (husband Grant) Bowser of Ohio, Angela Garrett of Flora, and Shirley (husband Jack) Anderson of Xenia; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren: Amanda Adams of Florida and her daughter—Isabella, Jenna (husband Christian) Raber of Florida, Stacy (husband Darrell) Smith of Xenia and their sons—Seth and Grant, and Anthony (wife Kim) Anderson of Iola and their son and daughter—Jonathan and Miranda; a special friend: Bonnie Blair of Flora; and his “best buddy”: Sugar. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Lou, 4 brothers: Gene, Eldon “Buster”, Robert, and Billy; and a granddaughter.
A graveside service with military honors for Rex Garrett will begin 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora. There will be no visitation and those attending the service are asked to meet at the cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Flora Public Library and will be accepted through the funeral home. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home. To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Prayers and hugs for the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rex will be missed dearly, he was a joy to take take care of. He was such a nice man. Praying for you Angie and your family.
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
so very sorry for your loss girls he was a good man will be missed by many God bless you all
Shirley I am sorry to hear of your father's passing, I pray God will be with you and your family at this hard time.
Spent many hours with Rex on the loading dock as well as in the office at Flora P.O. He was a good man, and friend.
Rex will be missed. He was such a nice guy and brightened up our day. Rest in peace, my friend.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will miss you fondly and have great memories of our time with you.
Angela and Stacy, so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa. I remember all the times that my dad and Rex went metal detecting together and all the fun that dad had with him. He was a good man that will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies to Rex's family and friends.
sorry for the loss my condolences to the family
Sorry for your loss. May God be with you and comfort you.
So sorry for your family's loss. Rex was one heck of a guy and will be missed by all. Prayers for his family and friends.
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