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bill constantine
November 22, 2023
rex you are lucky to have clara and rex sr as your mom and dad thou ive never met you rex i have love in my heart for you and your mother clara and your father rex may lord bless you rex and let you 3 in paradise / a fan bill
Jeffrey Austin
July 10, 2023
Rex was my attorney and friend. He was always straight up and a man who knew the meaning of justice.
Jim Egan
July 19, 2020
Rex, was my Criminal Justice teacher many years ago at Clark County Community College, great person great teacher great friend.
Ruth Silny
July 9, 2020
Years later after his passing I still remember his generosity and welcomed me into his home as a fan of his mothers... today and forever Ill always have wonderful stories to tell of our friendship...
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December 15, 2013
Another National Finals Rodeo over, Every year at this time I think of Rex and the fun we had at the Gold Coast and then the South Point. I miss you Rex. We will meet again.
Paul Hendrickson
Dario Witer
February 13, 2012
It's hard to believe that it's been slighty over 7 months since Rex Junior died of cancer on July 8 of last year(2011). It's a shame that I never got a chance to meet him, so that I could talk to him about his mother, Clara Bow. From what I gather, he seemed like a nice fella, and, a good person to know. Rest in peace, Rex Jr. =)
Mark & Amanda Darling
February 11, 2012
I know Rex since about 93 or so..I a fan of his mother Clara Bow..He would be friends with her fans..Rex is and always will be a true soul..All who had the honor of knowing him are truly blessed..Rex is now riding the Heavenly range..God Bless You..signed with respect.., Mark And Amanda Darling
Carla Noziglia
December 31, 2011
Rex and I worked together when I was director of the forensic laboratory. He was a true gentleman of the west, a class act and a good friend. We are all better because of him, and less because of his absence.
Carole Shelton-Kapono
August 3, 2011
My sympathy goes out to Rex's family and friends. My dad (Charlie Shelton) and Rex's dad were friends. Rex Sr. was so good to us when we first moved to Las Vegas in 1954. He acted as a mentor to Daddy when he first went into business..in competition with Rex Bells on Fremont. We were on the Strip.
I met Rex JR. years later and found him to be so like his Dad and such a nice man. Though we hadn't been in contact for years I feel his loss. Las Vegas doesn't shine quite as brightly with him gone.
Paul Kirby
July 31, 2011
I knew Rex from the DA's office. I will always remember what Rex did for me. He was a great friend and wonderful person. He was such a great guy! I will truly miss him. Godspeed Rex. I will always remember you. God bless.
July 31, 2011
As a resident of Searchlight during the days of the active Walking Box, I knew his folks better than I knew Rex, but as he became DA I had occasion to bring him pictures I'd had for years of his family. What a nice guy! He never changed from his early years. Donna Andress
Mahlon Edwards
July 30, 2011
I first met Rex at Boy Scout camp in about 1946, and then became reacquainted while working for the District Attorney in 1978. Besides being a good friend, what I admired and appreciated about him most was his integrity. He appointed me County Counsel and I worked closely with him for 6 years, during which time he always backed the decisions of the Civil Section in spite of political pressure to do otherwise. No one who knew Rex could ever say that there weren't honest and straightforward politicians. Regardless of his position and upbringing, he was a great friend and down to earth.
Ruth Silny
July 29, 2011
It was a wonderful memorial service for Rex and I was very happy I came in from Los Angeles. I went to visit Clara today, it was her birthday and I know Rex always had flowers there for her, but I brought some for her. I hope maybe Kathy, if you see this you can email me to say hi. It was good seeing you last week again!
July 26, 2011
Tony was a childhood friend ... we lived in the West Charleston area where he still lived! They lived in one house, then left for a time, returned and lived in another just up the street from us on Goldring. We were friends ever since ... attended UNR together also. He will truly be missed - one of the all around nicest gentleman you would ever want to know. Catherine Blackman Hammelrath
Lynn Zook
July 24, 2011
Rex was a wonderful man. I met him when I interviewed him about his life growing up in southern Nevada. We became friends and he was one of our supporters of Las Vegas history. He always found a few minutes in his day to talk. I will miss him very much. Lynn
Paul KIrby
July 23, 2011
I was a friend of Rex's. He was a decent and great man! He sure helped me out when He was in the DA.s office. Rex had a great heart. We had many talks in his office. Rex RIP brother. Will always remember you the way You were. You were a wonderful friend. Thanks for all you did for me. I shall never forget it. Godspeed Rex.
Lance Hendron
July 23, 2011
A most difficult experience is losing the ones we love. We ask, ”Who now will teach me as you did? Who now will love me unconditionally as you did? Who now will heal this void from losing you?” Our answers may not be immediate apparent nor may we even be satisfied with such answers.
Rex, I personally learned many valuable lessons from you over these past several years. Today is a celebration of your life, thus we celebrate a great man who did many great things for us, helped this city and this community at large.
Even though you never demanded repayment, today is our promise to you. Those you have helped, those you have influenced, and those you have sacrificed for, we promise to live the life of a good person -- we will enjoy every minute and live life to the fullest, we will care for our fellow brothers and sisters, and we will do the right thing. This promise indicates that the world needed Rex Bell, Jr. and that your life was well served.
We love you, forever.
Judy
July 23, 2011
I met Mr. Bell on two occasions when he shared his memories of growing up in Nevada (including at the Walking Box Ranch) with those of us at Friends of Classic Las Vegas. I admired his mother as an actress, and I think she and her husband (Rex Bell Sr.) must have instilled some very special traits in their son, who seems to have had no enemies. RIP, Rex Bell Jr. (Tony)
Dario Witer
July 23, 2011
Dear Mr. Bell, I've been a fan of your mothers since the mid-1990s. She was such a wonderful actress. I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet you and talk to you about your famous mother. Unfortunately, that is now not possible due to your passing, but, at least now you are together with both your mother and father. Rest in peace, Mr. Bell. =)
Carolyn Ellsworth
July 21, 2011
Rex was a special man, a great boss, and a kind friend. I will be forever grateful for his trust and confidence and will always remember him with fondness. He called me on the telephone just a few weeks ago to catch up, and we talked for close to an hour. Thanks for that Rex -- you will be missed.
Ruth Silny
July 18, 2011
I was a friend of Rex's through my interest in his mother Clara Bow. He welcomed me into his home in the late 1980's and we had a wonderful afternoon as he remembered and shared the life of his mother with me. He will be missed as I know Las Vegas has lost a good friend.
Vera Finister Cooper
July 18, 2011
On behalf of the former DA Records Clerks,you will be truly missed. We had nothing but love and respect for you. Rest in peace
Robert Zirbel
July 18, 2011
SO SILENT WAS YOUR LEAVING
by Robert M. H. Zirbel
So silent was your leaving,
Not a sound to say goodbye,
Just a silence that you left behind
And that silence seemed to say
“Please, please…
Do not grieve…
For I just had to go.”
So silent was your leaving,
Uttering not a painful cry
Nor even a fearful moan.
And that silence seemed to say
“Please, please…
Do not grieve…
For I just had to go.”
That silence is still not shattered
Even though my tears pour down
To join with all the unsaid words…
Those special, special words…
That I had always meant to say.
If I had cried out “Please, please do not go.”
Would you have stayed?
No, I think not
For you had been called…
And you knew you had to go.
Yes, you knew you had to go.
Rex was a very good man and everyone will miss him but he is looking down from up there smiling and putting in a good word for us I am sure.
Melodee Mefford
July 18, 2011
I remember Rex as part of my professional life from 1976 to 2002. He was always smiling, cordial, and listened with the intensity that he lived. He will be sorely missed as one of the true "old Vegas gentlemen".
Suzette (Suzy) Cox
July 18, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of Rex's passing. I knew him many years ago and he was a very special person, always so kind and caring. My condolences to his family and friends in Las Vegas.
Jeffrey Austin
July 17, 2011
Thanks for all the help Rex, good words and great stories. I feel the city has lost one of its best men. I was born in Las Vegas at Sunrise Hospital 1962 my uncle worked with Rex over the years with Sherrifs then Metro. Rex was a fair man. I will miss you.
DARCY WELLINGTON
July 17, 2011
REX,
A CLASS ACT! YOU MEANT SO MUCH TO OUR FAMILY, MOM AND FLORENCE LOVED YOU VERY MUCH. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID, I KNOW YOU ARE RESTING IN PEACE.
Janiece Chisholm
July 16, 2011
Always a gentleman...My prayers are with the family.
Rita Brookins
July 16, 2011
You are a truly good man, Rex. Thank you for your kindness to me.
DANNY RIVERS
July 16, 2011
IT WAS VERY SAD NEWS WHEN I HEARD OF REX'S PASSING. BOTH REX AND HIS DAD WERE NEVADA ICONS..REX WAS VERY WELL LIKED BY EVERYONE. I NEVER HEARD ANYONE SAY ANYTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT REX. REX WAS A GENTLEMAN IN EVERY RESPECT AND IT WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN REPLACE HIM.I WILL MISS HIM AS WELL AS SO MANY OF HIS FRIENDS.MAY GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.
dena faire
July 16, 2011
we wish to express our condolances to the family we will miss Rex he was like part of the extended family god bless the rest of his family from searchlight
the marge marshall family
Tom Sayles
July 16, 2011
Rex will be missed. One of a kind guy and most likely the last of old Vegas men. God Bless.
Virgil Sestini
July 16, 2011
I had the pleasure to know and play with both Rex (Tony) and George when we were very young children. His parents Rex and Clara would bring the boys to Elsa Dunbar our neighbor who acted as their 'nanny' or baby sitter when they were out of town. My only claim to fame is that I was kissed by Clara Bow! They were both great kids. Rex and I were contemporaries at LVHS. I saw Rex many years later and he never forgot me...truly amazing that after so many years had passed he remembered our days of playing 'cowboys and indians together. He was a staunch Las Vegan like his father and will be sadly missed. He was the real fiber of what this town used to be in the 'good ole days.' I wish his family well and send my sincere condolences at his passing. Sadly, I will be unable to attend the memorial service as I would love to meet all of his family. He was a great person reflecting the quality of his own parents Rex Bell,sr and Clara Bow. God Love Him Always! Rest in Peace Rex, 'ya done good kid!'
Ernie Tyler
July 16, 2011
RIP Rex, a man of the people honest and fair for all he shall be missed.
Michael Krzmarzick
July 15, 2011
There are no words to properly describe this wonderful man as he was truely "one of a kind." Probably riding horse up in heaven right now with his dad and John Wayne.
Fred Gutierrez
July 15, 2011
Rex Bell, a big reason for the success of the Nevada Police and Fire Games, as a legal advisor, softball coordinator and a participent, for the many great trips to AZ to bowl, the Lawmen's bowling league (won't be the same) to be part of your last round of golf,and to say goodbye at your bedside, Thank you Lord for bringing Rex into my life. I love you Rex and you will be missed
Jan Jenkins
July 15, 2011
Las Vegas will not he the same without Rex Bell. He was what old Las Vegas was all about. May his family be comforted by knowing how much he was admired and respected.
michelle mckinney
July 15, 2011
dad i will always love you and you are miss more and more each day. i know you will always be watching over us keeping all of us in line. Michelle
Corey and Sally Morley
July 15, 2011
Thank you for your contributions to Las Vegas Rex. Our prayers go out to his family members.
Brittany Bell
July 15, 2011
My Grandpa Rex was truly an amazing person and will be missed dearly. I am so grateful for the time we spent together. Love you so much Grandpa.
July 15, 2011
I love you dad and you will always be with me.......michelle
michelle bell-mckinney
July 15, 2011
I love you dad and you will always be with me.......michelle
Mary Mosser
July 15, 2011
Rex my friend I will miss you and will always treasure your friendship,your guidance and coaching in my two favorite sports, softball and bowling. You were tough at times but always meant well and I appreciated your time. I was part of that Gold in Australia 1988 and many more. My daughters will always think of you as Uncle Rex. I am not sure Bowling will ever be the same without you. Rest in Peace Rex, with love, friendship and respect. We (I) will miss you, Mary Mosser and family
Mike Aupperle
July 15, 2011
From the Aupperle Family to the Bell Family our sincere condolences !
July 15, 2011
With Deepest Sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Pat Hoar (D.A. office - Victim Witness)
Celena Petrucci
July 15, 2011
Rex was a great friend to many, including me and my family. I'm proud to have known him. Godspeed and my prayers are with the family.
John Mowbray
July 15, 2011
I first met Rex in the late 1950s. I feel fortunate both to have known him for over 50 years and for the opportunity to say my good byes to him last week at his bedside. He was a great Nevadan and a distinguished member of our community. Rex was very proud of both of his parents and their accomplishments, but he didn't coast on their coattails or live in their shadows. Instead, he made his own mark in his own way and in his own time, becoming the well respected and accomplished member of our community for which he will be remembered. Rex, Go Irish and rest in peace. John
Barbara Aupperle
July 15, 2011
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Rex, he was a true gentleman and an excellent boss as well as a good friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My heart and condolences go to his family.
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