Rex-Trailer-Obituary

Rex Trailer

Age 84

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DIED
January 9, 2013
AGE
84

Obituary

Rex Trailer, host of "Boomtown," a Western-themed children's TV show that beguiled generations of New England children, has died, according to an announcement posted on his website.

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a great man

I was on. The I was a kid my. Mom brought the vampire girls.there he was the Most kind man I meet on TV. RIP

I remember visiting Rex Trailer's home when he lived on Good Intent Rd., Deptford, NJ. I was a school mate/friend with his niece, Lorene, who had a birthday party at the ranch. I remember we all got "silver bullets"! We watched his show and enjoyed it immensely.

All my family loved Rex. We watched every show. I got to meet Rex at the old Bradlee's Dept Store at White City in Shrewsbury back in the 60's. Now I'm in my 60s but still remember looking forward to watching Rex again. I guess now I'm looking forward to meeting Rex again, in Heaven. He was a kind gentle guy that loved kids, and kids loved him too. Too bad there are not more people like him. Sorry for your loss, it's our loss too. George Corazzini, Minot, ND.

Just found out- loved him and Boomtown growing up in Boston. Happy trails, Rex. Richard Siles

Rex Trailer is,was,as well as always will be the most personable person who's ever walked on this earth.
I'm a die-hard fan of his,As his Daughter Jillian described me, and Rex even used to drop into the aqueduct of my neighborhood via his helicopter to visit Sid Pike the then Manager of WBZ-TV-4 in Boston,MA.One time Rex was even a guest of Sid's Daughter's at her Bas-mitz-vah.
I even covered these bases with Rex at The Joe Val Blue Grass Festival on June 21,1998 and 21...

Jill and family, you will always be in my prayers! You probably don't remember my family but my grandparents lived next door to you. I remember going there and then visiting with you and your mom & dad and swimming in the pool! We always watched your dad's show as well!! Sincerely,
Jeanette Renaud

I had the distinct honor to study under Rex at Emerson College (1975-1979) but to also work with him at his studio. He was one of the sweetest men I knew. Growing up in NJ, I didn't get to see him on the air as a kid, but wish I could have. God bless you Res.