He was born December 1, 1941, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to the late Vernie & Florine (Goens) Rex. In addition to his parents, Everette was also preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Rismiller and Annabelle Krueger.
Everette is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janice (Beasecker) Rex whom he married June 2, 1962; sons & daughters-in-law, Timothy & Rhonda Rex of St. Henry and Russell & Angie Rex of Arcanum; grandchildren, Janelle Brunswick, Daniel & Janel Rex and Tyler Rex; great-granddaughter, Brynnlee Jane Rex; brothers, Terrence Rex of Greenville and Roger Rex of Maryville, Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Everette was a plumber and pipe fitter for Local #162 in Dayton until his retirement. He was the founder of Extreme Insanity Dog Sports and was a member of the Greenville Area Dog Club.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Myra Ary officiating. Burial will follow in Abbottsville Cemetery in Darke County. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
