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1929
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2025
Rex White Obituary
He was a pioneer of stock car racing who got his start in NASCAR in the 1950s and racked up 163 top-10 finishes over 233 races, including the NASCAR Grand National Championship victory in 1960.
White is being remembered as NASCAR's oldest champion before his death, who was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015.
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: Jared C. Tilton/NASCAR via Getty Images)
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Brenda Morrison
Yesterday
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family of Rex White. . Thinking of you. Brenda Morrison (Jimmie)
Roger Jewell
Yesterday
Rest in Peace Mr Rex
Carolyn Miller Comer
Yesterday
My dad is gone now too , he loved Rex and racing ... hope he and Rex are racing and talking it up. Nothing better to them than Let´s go racing .
Carson Loveless
July 21, 2025
Condolences to his family
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Alice Sanchez
July 21, 2025
Mr. Rex rest in paradise may they lord be with you amen..
Larry E Hinson
July 21, 2025
It is with heavy heart, that I learned of the passing of my friend Rex White. My condolences to the family. He was a very special person in my life. Love, Larry E Hinson.
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