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Rex C. Allen

09/18/1948 - 07/13/2025

Rex C. Allen obituary, 09/18/1948-07/13/2025, Dawson Springs, KY

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09/18/1948

DIED

07/13/2025

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Graveside Service

Sep. 17, 2025

11:00 a.m.

Aldrich Cemetery

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Rex Allen Obituary

Rex C. Allen, 76, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away unexpectedly at his summer home in Kalkaska, MI, on July 13th, 2025. Rex was born in 1948 in Jackson, MI. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and also served in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his spouse Theresa of 47 years; daughter Liana; son Troy; granddaughter Shylah; and siblings Michael (Patty) Allen and Juanita (Gary) Pampuch. Rex was a proud Marine "Semper Fi". He will be remembered for his love of hunting and fishing, his sense of humor, his infectious laugh, and his dedication to his family. A graveside service will be held at Aldrich Cemetery, Somerset Center, MI on September 17th at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow at American Legion Post 324 in Michigan Center. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bay Cliff Health Camp, donations may be sent to Bay Cliff Health Camp, PO Box 310, Big Bay, Michigan 49808 or by going to their website https://baycliff.org/support/.

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Published by Jackson Citizen Patriot from Jul. 18 to Jul. 20, 2025.

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Candace Harper

July 21, 2025

Rex would come in and see me at my beauty shop. He always brought Troy in as well. He was a nice guy and also had story to tell me. I always looked forward to seeing him come in. He loved his family as well as life. He will be dearly missed.

Jim & Cyndie Gorton

July 21, 2025

Jim and I were so saddened to learn of Rex´s passing. He was Cousin Rex was such a great story teller and told us so many of his funny adventures that had us all laughing. He will be truly missed! We are heartbroken. Rest in heaven dear Rex! Thinking of you Theresa and family, Mike & Patty and Juanita and Gary!

Nancy Deming

July 21, 2025

So sorry for your loss Mike and Patty. Sending warm thoughts and hugs.

Keith James Goldsmith

July 19, 2025

I´m sorry to hear of Rex passing. I remember him from the time´s he hung out with my Brother Chuck who also proudly served his country in Vietnam. Rex was always nice to us all.
Keith Goldsmith
Atlanta, Mi.

July 19, 2025

Thank you for your service
Mr. Allen.

Gary Vincent

July 18, 2025

I´m so sorry for your loss Mike.

Chuck Goldsmith

July 18, 2025

Me and Susie are so sorry. Rex was a great friend. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Love,Chuck&Susie

Richie Peck

July 18, 2025

Im so sorry to read this. Growing up he was in our neighborhood many times and just a great guy. My thoughts are with all of you

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