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Rex Brown Obituary
EDWARDSBURG - Rex Everett Brown, 51, of Edwardsburg, passed to his rest on Monday, April 18, 2011, at the scene of an accident on Redfield Street and the Canadian Nation Railroad. He was born March 2, 1960, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, the son of Willis Carl and Bonnie Eva (Turnbo) Brown. He had lived in the area all his life, graduating from Edwardsburg High School. He was a self-employed contractor doing building and carpentry. Rex loved NASCAR and enjoyed the races on TV as well as seeing them in person. He was kind-hearted with animals, loved all animals, especially the birds around his home. He enjoyed being with his family and his friends. Rex is survived by his two sons, Matthew and Jacob. Also his companion, Shelly Smith. He has a sister, Jean (Bill) Schirf, and four brothers, Danny (Leah) Brown, Frank (Linda) Brown, Fred (Marsha) Brown and Russ (Vicki) Brown. All his relatives are from Edwardsburg. He has several nieces and nephews who loved him, as well and many cousins. Friends and family may gather on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, 26863 West Main (US-12) in Edwardsburg. The Service of Remembrance will be Saturday, April 23, 2011, at 11 a.m. in Smith's Chapel Church, 29858 Redfield St., west of Edwardsburg. Friends and family may gather starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. Officiating will be Rev. Clearence Dycus, retired Baptist minister of Edwardsburg. Burial will follow at Smith's Chapel Cemetery. It is suggested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, P.O. Box 24, Edwardsburg, MI 49112-0024, to help the family with funeral expenses. For more information, you may call the funeral home at 269-663-5345.
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Kelly Kaczmarek
April 26, 2011
Missing your smile, your jokes, and your laugh Rex...but I know you are close in spirit :) We all wish for just one more day, so Lord, please let us pray together that we may feel your loving arms around us during this difficult time. Rex, until we meet again buddy, your light will shine on through all of us. Love you and miss you.
Jean (Brown) Schirf
April 26, 2011
My little brother Rex was a soft hearted, kind, fun loving guy who would do anything for you. He will be missed by our family for the rest of our lives.God bless his soul.
Rest in peace my brother.
Love, your sis Jean
Kathy Niskala Davis
April 24, 2011
My heart has been so heavy since I heard the tragic news about Rex. To all his family and friends, please know I keep you all in prayer. You will be missed, Rex!
Wyman Family
April 23, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the many friends and family of Rex. You will be missed but certainly not forgotten. Rest in peace..
STEVE AND ANGELA DEESE
April 22, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Stefanie
April 22, 2011
a candle lit for Rex, prayers and peace for family, friends
April 22, 2011
Jake,
We cannot adequately express our sadness for you and your entire family. We have you in our prayers.
The Romanetz Family.
keith&kelly schnick
April 21, 2011
the pain has stopped for our friend but just started for all of us we'll miss you for ever.
Joe & Sandy Gant
April 21, 2011
May you rest in peace Rex
Joe & Sandy Gant
April 21, 2011
We just recently met Rex the Sunday prior to his passing. Just the short visit we had with Rex led us to see a kind giving person, a joy to be around. We will miss him but know that God called his Angel home. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We wish we could have known him longer, he left such a lasting impression on us,not enough of people like Rex in this world. He will be missed.
Victoria Presswood
April 21, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
April 21, 2011
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May you RIP, brother..! We'll sure miss ya..!
Bill & Rose Cabanaw
Susie Gearhart
April 21, 2011
If only Rex could have known how much he was loved by so many. He always had a smile and laughed at our special sign language. Rest in peace Rex. You will live on in the hearts of many.
Robin Bliss
April 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Rex's family and loved ones during this time of loss. May he rest in peace with our precious Lord.
Anne Alexander
April 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melody & Louis Towle
April 21, 2011
Rex was a wonderful person and a good friend. We will miss his laugh and the times we spent at the race track with him. May be rest in peace and know that he was loved and admired my many people.
Clay Coffman
April 21, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Rex will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace my friend, you are with god now.
The Coffmans
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