Chuck Rector

Chuck Rector obituary, Terrell, TX

Chuck Rector

Chuck Rector Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hilliard Funeral Home, Fairway Crematory & Memorial Gardens - Van on Mar. 13, 2026.
Jesse Charles Rector, or Chuck as he was known to his friends and family, was born March 6, 1961, in Athens, Texas to the late Charles Autry Rector and Sherry Nell Thomas Daniels. He was born and raised in East Texas, and then moved to the Rockwall area. He has been a resident of Terrell the past eight years.

Chuck worked in auto finance all of his career, working for several companies including GE Capital and more recently Westlake Financial (14 years). He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

Chuck passed away on March 7, 2026, one day after his 65th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sonia Rector of Terrell; two children and their spouses, Jessica & John Roos of Forney and Janson & Rainie Rector of Waco; grandchildren, Jaylee, Jazlyn, Jembry, Jonah, Tristan, and Behren; five siblings; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members.

A small, intimate celebration of life will be held in the near future by invitation.

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