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Rex Barnes Obituary
Rex Lee Barnes, 54, of Remington, passed away unexpectedly at 5:28 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at his residence.
He was born September 14, 1961, in Indianapolis, to John R. Barnes of Lafayette and the late Virginia Catherine Dewey Barnes.
Rex graduated from Benton Central in 1980 where he was active in FFA. Rex received his BS in 1984 from Purdue University in Ag Mechanization; while at Purdue he was a member of TKE Fraternity.
Rex worked for International Harvester for 10 years, traveling with the experimental combines all over the US, and then worked at Mud Hog, now Terra Industries, as a Test Technician for 20 years.
He had his private pilot's license and enjoyed flying, fishing with his family and friends, photography and playing cards. Rex was a member of the Sons of American Legion at the Remington post.
Surviving along with his father, are his sister, Lori Frauhiger (Ken) of Lafayette, a niece, Grace, and a nephew, Josh.
Visitation will be from 5:00 until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 pm (est) on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN 47909 with Rev. Larry Johnson officiating. Graveside service will be held at 12 noon (est) on Tuesday, November 3 at Memory Gardens in Rensselaer.
You may sign the guest book or leave memories at www.soller-baker.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rex Barnes
Hinsdale, IL - North Lab - 1995 or so.
Allen Henley
May 20, 2018
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November 6, 2015
To Rex's family, what great memories we have of Rex in the TKE fraternity at Purdue. He was a salt of the earth guy, always having time for anybody. We feel your loss as well, David Winters, Bartlett, IL
Denny & Marci Burton
November 5, 2015
You have our sympathy and know that we are thinking of you, John, Lori and family during this difficult time. We will continue praying for you in the days ahead. Cherish the fond memories forever.
Carol Guthridge Banta
November 4, 2015
Continue with thoughts and prayers from a former high school classmate.
Mike Miller
November 3, 2015
To Rex's Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rex was a fraternity brother with me over at TKE and will be remembered as a great guy and frater.
Christy Bowman and Doug Crago
November 2, 2015
Rest in peace
Christy Bowman and Doug Crago
November 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss and ours,John and Lori. Thinking of you both in these difficult times. Rex was a good friend for many years. May he rest in his Mother's arms.
Jacquie Cunningham
November 2, 2015
My prayers for comfort are with the family.
Clark Fischbach
November 2, 2015
Friends since grade school, rest in peace. My sympathy to the Barnes family.
Nancy Nagel Edna Bledsoe
November 2, 2015
My sympathy and prayers to John & Lori, family. A lovely family
Libby fontaine
November 2, 2015
my thoughts and prayers for the family.Rex was the most kind and gentle young man I knew.will miss him
Mac
November 2, 2015
Our Thoughts & Prayers are for Rex & his Family. We all have many fond memories of Rex from over the years! Really glad that we were able to catch up a couple times over the summer! Rex indeed made me a Better Person! Mac
Ina Anstett
November 2, 2015
Dear John and Family, You each are in my prayers and thoughts during your time of loss of Rex and daily afterwards. Ina Anstett
Clarence Gilbert and Dianne Malone
November 1, 2015
My deepest sympathy to father John and Rex's sister and family. A lost friend of a lot of years. I will miss you Rex.
Yvonne Senesac
November 1, 2015
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen nor even touched, but just felt in the heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness
Nanette Perry
October 31, 2015
Rex I will love you forever.
Jeff Weiss
October 30, 2015
Prayers to you John. Rex was a good childhood friend. So sorry for your loss.
Lana (Mathew) Studer
October 30, 2015
Deepest sympathy for the loss of Rex. Rex was a gentleman, and had a heart of gold. May you feel some peace knowing he is in the arms of our Lord. Rest In Peace Rex, you will be truly missed by many friends.
October 30, 2015
Sincere sympathy to John, Lori and family. Barbara Creek and family
John & Cheryl Brost
October 30, 2015
John and family, So sorry for your loss. You all will be in our prayers!
October 30, 2015
John & family, We were saddened to hear of your loss. Dick & Claire Leuck
Tina Vessels
October 30, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 30, 2015
Lorie and John and family, so sorry to hear of Rex's passing. This is not an easy time for you I will keep you in my prayers. Janey Russell. Haines City, FL
October 30, 2015
John and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and yours in the loss of Rex. So sorry for your heartbreak. Sincerely, Bernard and Agnes Gick
Camille Hamelman
October 30, 2015
To the family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Rex was a kind and good person. May he RIP and God Bless.
Susan Sigo
October 30, 2015
So sorry of Rex ' s passing. Keeping you in my prayers.
Beverly Woodard
October 30, 2015
So sorry for your loss
Jeff Barrett
October 29, 2015
A good friend that has been taken too early. You will be missed.
Curtis Vanmeter
October 29, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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