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08/04/1956
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01/02/2026
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Rex Cure Obituary
He was born August 4, 1956 to Melvin and Lois (Hills) Cure at Madigan Army Medial Center in Tacoma, Washington.
Rex was a 1974 Vandercook Lake High School Graduate and married Joan (Milligan) Cure on August 1, 1981 who passed away on January 4, 2010 after 28 years of marriage.
He worked at William Reichenbach Co. as a carpenter and a foreman from October 1990 until July 30, 2020.
Rex loved exploring the Upper Peninsula with his dog, hunting, fishing, carpentry, mining, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his two daughters, Erin Cure and Stacy (Chad) Trumble; four grandsons, Ryder, Beau, Owen, and Leo; his mother, Lois (Hills) Cure; three brothers, Tom (Wanda); Melvin (Chari) and Jack (Tracey); along with several nieces and nephews.
Rex is preceded in death by his wife, Joan and father Melvin.
Visitation will be held on January 26, 2026 from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am at Watson Funeral Chapel – 2590 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson, Michigan with Melvin Cure and Dr. Mary Beth and Bob Skupien, Officiating. There will be a luncheon following the Service at Tompkins Town Hall.
Please express condolences to family and friends at www.watson-funeral-chapels.com
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Colleen M Dimitry
January 11, 2026
On behalf of my mother Jean McKenzie, we express our condolences for the passing of your son.
Forest, Jr & Tomi Harrison
January 8, 2026
So very sorry for your loss Erin and Stacy! You Dad and you Mom meant the absolute world to us and will forever be remembered in our hearts and minds as will you two and your families! Know that you are now and always in our hearts and prayers!
Love Always, Uncle Jr & Aunt Tomi
Lynne Fairbanks
January 8, 2026
So sorry for your loss Tom and family. In my thoughts and prayers.
Paula Baker
January 7, 2026
Sympathy to the family at the loss of our neighbor, Rex. Didn't ever chat, but was used to seeing the car go by with the golden retriever in the back seat, chin on the window.
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Penny Benstead
January 7, 2026
Lois I´m sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.and family.
Jeff Huey
January 7, 2026
Dear Erin,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.
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