Rex A. Harris

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December 11, 1936 ~ December 14, 2023

Born in: Vandalia, IL
Resided in: Mulberry Grove, IL

Rex Allen Harris, 87, of Mulberry Grove, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Breese Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Rex was born on December 11, 1936, in Vandalia, IL, at the family home, the son of Ray F. and Leona D (Cameron) Harris. He married Phyllis Kay Wehrle, in Mulberry Grove, IL, on December 6, 1952, and they were married for 67 blessed years, before her passing on January 17, 2020.

Rex grew up in and lived his life in Mulberry Grove and attended Mulberry Grove schools. He worked and retired as a laborer in construction, was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mulberry Grove, and enjoyed spending time with his family and loved them all dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, daughter, Shelly Goodin, and sisters, Joyce and Shirley Harris.

Surviving Rex are his daughters, Peggy (Lee Roy) Blankenship of Keyesport, IL and Dixie Harris of Vandalia, IL; grandchildren, Mindy, Angie, Dusty, Cray, Elias; great grandchildren, Colton, Caden, Mady, Jesse Joe, Karley, Jesse James, Brady, Bennett, Rori; and Shelly’s companion, Tim Ennen.

Visitation: Monday, December 18, 2023, 10:00 – 12:00 pm, at Assalley Funeral Home, 118 E. College Avenue, Greenville, IL 62246.

Funeral: 12:00 pm, following the visitation, with the Rev. Bruce Sasse, officiating.

Burial: following the funeral service, at Mulberry Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Bond County Hospice, 1520 S. 4th St., Greenville, IL 62246, in lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts.

The family has entrusted Assalley-Young Funeral Home in Greenville with the ceremonies. Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.

Services

Visitation: December 18, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Assalley-Young Funeral Home
118 E. College Ave.
Greenville, IL 62246


Funeral Service: December 18, 2023 12:00 pm

Assalley-Young Funeral Home
118 E. College Ave.
Greenville, IL 62246


Burial: December 18, 2023 1:00 pm

Mulberry Grove Cemetery

Mulberry Grove, IL 62262


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Rex A. Harris 's name.

Bond County Hospice

1520 S. 4th St

Greenville,

IL

62246

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