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BOLENDER, Stephen Rex "Rexbo"

Stephen Rex Bolender "Rexbo" was born June 25, 1948, in Dayton, OH. Graduated from Northridge H.S. in 1966, and was an Army Veteran in the Vietnam War. The oldest of five siblings, he had a passion for Rock 'n' Roll, gardening, and bird watching. Always had a good story, great laugh and smile. Rex passed away peacefully in Englewood, OH, on July 10, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father Donald Bolender, mother Christine Bolender, brother Donald Wayne Bolender, sister Nancy Jane Bolender, and daughter Ashley Bolender. He's survived by his brother Dan Bolender of Las Vegas, sister Eileen Bolender, son Nate Bolender, son Brian Smith, granddaughters Journey (22), Rileigh Kay (11), and grandson Bram (9). He will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him. His favorite quote regarding life,"What a long strange trip it's been".

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 17, 2022.

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Debbie Jackson Doan

July 18, 2022

I never knew my friend Rex In person but we did meet on FB and he and I hit it off and became great friends. I probably drove him crazy sending songs to him. But he always told me stories about seeing whom ever in Concert. He educated me about members of what ever band. He taught me one thing I will never ever forget. He taught me how to receive a compliment, I never knew how to do that. I will never forget you Rex. Prayers for his family and friends who loved him

Brenda Krich

July 17, 2022

Such a great man, Fly with the Angels Rex, You will be missed!

Debbie Herron

July 17, 2022

So sorry for your loss! He was always a good friend!! I will miss him commenting on the pictures I colored ! He was a wise man! RIH Rex

Shelby Davidson

July 17, 2022

I was sorry to hear that Rex had passed. Back in high school and both before and after our separate stints in the Army we worked together, played a lot of volleyball, and just hung out a lot in those long ago years. He was a good person, a good friend and will be missed. RIP Rex.

Joan Collett

July 17, 2022

Rex has been a friend a long time, I just loved to talk with him for hours, he will be missed.

Janice Fitzpatrick Avila

July 17, 2022

My condolences to all his family. We graduated together and have been friends ever since. He saved my life one night and I will never forget him. I am heartbroken but I will see him again someday

Betty(Simpkins)Hatton

July 17, 2022

Rex, may u rest In peace, u will have no more pain, God Bless!! Love!!

Donna Conley

July 17, 2022

So sorry to hear of Rex's passing. Thoughts are with the family at this time.

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