H. Rex Douglas
December 19, 1946 – November 19, 2024
H. Rex Douglas, 77, of Anderson passed away on November 19, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on December 19, 1946 in Anderson, IN. He was a 1963 graduate of Alexandria High School. He worked at Warner Press for 23 years as a press stock handler. In 1995 he went to work at Lowe’s in the hardware department and retired in 2019 after 23 years.
He was a member of East Side Church of God. He was very proud to serve three terms as President of the Highland Band Parent Boosters. He loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca “Becki” (Newell) Douglas of Anderson; his two children, Cassie (Larry) Lee of Noblesville and Kyle (Cortney) Douglas of Anderson; four grandchildren, David (Baileigh) Kirkpatrick and Hailey Kirkpatrick all of Noblesville, Keldan Douglas and Kendree Douglas both of Anderson; six siblings, Rita Maple of Alexandria, Denise ( Rick) Provence of Cicero, Sherri (Jeff) Street of Lapel, Cliff Douglas and David (Teresa) Douglas all of Muncie, and Rick Douglas of Frankton; a sister-in-law, Samme (Deno) Rousopoulos of Westfield; a brother-in-law, Eric (Bonnie) Newell of Trenton, OH; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Helen (Knotts) and Elmer Ewing; his father, Harold Douglas; a sister, Pam Ewing; two brothers, Glen and Stephen Douglas.
A funeral service will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at East Side Church of God with Dr. Kerry Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service.
Memorial contributions may be given to The Newell Lectureship at the School of Theology, Anderson University, 1100 East 5th Street, Anderson, IN 46012.
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