Rex Lee Dodge, 74, transcended from this existence on August 17, 2021. He was born to Ira and Soonie (Baker) Allen, March 3, 1947 in Wirth, AR.
He left high school early at age 16 to join the Army. He served overseas in Germany, Japan and Viet Nam. Later in life he returned to school and was proud to earn an AAS degree in Legal Assisting.
Rex is survived by his wife of 40 years, Erin; children, Daryll, Adam, Jade-Li Bratcher, and Kia-Li.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois Becker and brothers Jewel, Jerreld, Dean and Gene.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Chapel.
Erin. So sad my friend for 65 years has left us. Hope you will be ok and no that me and the rest of us are so sorry he left us to soon. And would greatly no that you will be ok. We will all miss him very much. Our long talks on the phone. We laughed so much on the phone. Again take care and tell the girls hello for. Love and hugs. Jerry
I am very thankful to have known him for my entire life. He was inspirational to me when I needed it. Always insightful. Always forthcoming & never fearful of the truth. Vibrant and electric with compassion. He changed my life very early on. He opened my eyes to new horizons and possibilities. I hold him in my heart forever and I am forever grateful to have experienced his love. Thank you to his entire family, especially my old brothers Daryll and Adam. Your father will forever be alive within me.
Erin
So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Rex , you will always be missed by everyone. Never forgotten. Erin , I hope you and the girls will always have smiles from your memories. May God bless you all .
So sorry to hear of your loss. Went to school with Rex At Williford. Saw him again at Jimmy Reeves funeral. He looked great. Many prayers for you and your family. God be with you
I am so very grateful and honored to have known him my entire life. His inspiration always made me feel like I could reach the Stars. His fatherly love and our special bond we had I will hold very dear to my heart for as long as I live. I will miss his voice his laugh his conversation his knowledge his advice and I will truly miss him. He was a shining light at the end of the tunnel. He was one of my greatest mentors. It was my great privilege to have had him in my life. Thank you to his entire family. He will live in me for the rest of my life.
Erin and family, we wanted to express our heartfelt condolences over your lost of Rex. We enjoyed his friendship for many years and will miss his humor and conversation. We pray for your sadden hearts and know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss 😔 Rex was like a brother to us. We all loved him dearly. May he rest in peace. God Bless you. Peace and prayers for the family 👪
This is supposed to be “Condolences”, but I’m going to make it a “Celebration”.
A celebration of R-e-a-l-l-y L-o-n-g talks and *laughs* on the phone, and
A lifetime connection, and a special bond, and
A Grateful Heart, and
Inspiration, Insight, Compassion and Perspective, and
A Special Bond and A Mentor.
{ Obviously, He is missed. }
To:
Linda, Daryll and Adam.
Erin, Jade-Li, and Kia-Li.
From me.
And each of you
( I couldn’t find better words so I pilfered those from the Sweets, Reeves, OConnell, Fortuna, and Privette’s from this post )
Family All
Wayne Dodge
(864)999-1733
Erin, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My prayers are with you and your family.
Erin and family, sorry for your loss.
Forever Friend
I lost a piece of me today… A very special man has passed away. His words I’ll not hear ever again… oh why did you leave me my dear friend. We had so many plans now what will I do… how am I supposed to finish our song without you. To give me the words and your inspiration… or simply listening to you talk the whole conversation. Henry will never be heard the same…only you called me that instead of my own name. The sound of your laughter will ring in my ears …Lord thank you for him in my life for all of these many years. Boy this is hard I can’t believe that he is gone. ..just please one more call ill make sure the ringers on . No more, but i know you’d expect me to just carry on . Dear God I’m gonna miss you its almost too much… In time maybe my heart will heal, I”ll write that song for us , I promise I will.
I’ll cherish every single word you said to me .. in my heart forever is where you will always be. So many life lessons you taught to me…thank you for opening my eyes to see.. You were a great man, a true hero in my eyes…Sir Rex Dodge can you please just stay with me for the rest of my life! All my love forever and always, Henry .
Written by Tammie Denise Sweet ,
August 17 2021
Erin and family, I am really saddened at the loss of Rex. My father, Richard Privette, really loved Rex and valued his friendship. He meant a lot to my family and I pray comfort and peace to you and yours.
God Bless.
David and Stephanie Privette Wolfard