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Rex Walters
Date Of Birth:May 29, 1941
Date Of Death:June 20, 2011
Service Date:Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday at Allen Funeral Home

Rex F. Walters, 70, ofBloomington, passed away Monday at the IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1941 in Bloomington, the son of J. Oran and Alice F. (Owings) Walters.  Rex was one of the four original career firefighters with Perry Township. He later retired from Perry Clear Creek Township (1970-2001).  Rex was a member of the Silver Sticks Senior Travel Team. He was an avid CUBS fan and a member of the Softball Hall of Fame inMonroeCounty. He was still actively playing slow pitch softball at Twin Lakes. Rex is survived by his wife Judith Walters of Bloomington; three children Kellee R. Walters ofWinchester,VA, Amy L. Van Pelt (Bob) and Bryan Walters (Dawn) both of Bloomington; four grandchildren Hanna Van Pelt, Tyler Van Pelt, Owen Walters and Graham Walters; one sister Patsy Merrick of Trafalgar; three brother-in-laws Jack Hendricks (Jackie), Jerry Davis (Pam Bay) and John Davis (Linda); and several nieces and nephews. Rex was preceded in death by his parents, two brother-in-laws Don Hendricks and Bill Merrick and one sister-in-law Margueritte Kinser. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home with Jimmy Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Community Kitchen or Backstreet Missions in memory of Rex.

 
  • From: Kimberly Carson
    Location:Bloomington

    Kellee and Amy and families- So sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you during this difficult time. Kimberly Carson

  • From: Jerry and Diana Hanson

    Dearest Judy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jerry and Diana

  • From: Andrea  Singer
    Location:Bloomington

    Dear Judy and family, Sincere condolences. Roger Beckman and Andrea Singer

  • From: laila salibi-cripe

    May God be with you during this difficult time and may the happy memories sustain your spirit

  • From: Francesca Sturgis
    Location:Bloomington

    Deepest sympathy to you and the family in this difficult time.

  • From: Carole Williams
    Location:Bloomington

    Judy I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. Carole

  • From: Russell, Deena, Eric & Olivia Anderson
    Location:Bloomington

    To our dear friends, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Russell, Deena, Eric & Olivia.

  • From: Pat Anderson
    Location:Bloomington

    I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of you all... Pat Anderson

  • From: Cathy Todd
    Location:Bloomington

    Bryan and Amy, Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and you are in my prayers during this difficult time. Cathy Todd

  • From: nancy brummett

    So sorry to hear about Rex, our prayers are with you and your family.

  • From: Sasha Savytskyy
    Location:Bloomington, IN

    Dear Bryan and family, My deepest sympathies during your time of loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sasha Savytskyy

  • From: Clay Fuqua
    Location:IU Biology Dept.

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss and wish you all the best in this difficult time.

  • From: Jeannette Silvers
    Location:Bloomington, IN

    Amy V. and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I can honestly say that I know some of the hurt your are going through. I hope you will all turn to God for comfort in this time of need and sorrow. Make sure though that you all take time for yourselves and do not be afraid to show your grief. You have all our love and prayers. Jeannette Silvers and family

  • From: Becky Hanson
    Location:IU Chemistry

    Amy, I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your dad. I would like to express my sincere sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. Love, Becky

  • From: Becky Hanson
    Location:IU Chemistry

    Amy, I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your dad. I would like to express my sincere sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. Love, Becky

  • From: Ellen Ketterson
    Location:Bloomington

    Bryan, My sympathies to you and your family. I am sorry for your loss, Ellen

  • From: Sasha Savytskyy
    Location:Bloomington, IN 47401

    Dear Bryan and family, I'm saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Sasha Savytskyy

  • From: Kyle Hetrick
    Location:IU Biology

    Dear Bryan and Family, I am sorry to hear of Rex's sudden death. I pray that you will feel love and comfort as you grieve with family and friends. Kyle (Foster Lab)

  • From: Debra Martindale
    Location:Dept. of Biology

    Bryan and Amy, Just wanted to let you know that you're in my prayers. I know this is a very difficult time. Hang on to your memories. They will get you through! Debbie

  • From: Bobbi and Marc Mathis

    Judy my beloved friend, Kellee, Amy&Bob and Bryan&Dawn and children, My heart and love is with you even though my body is not cooperating. I am so sorry for your loss. With all our love, Bobbi and Marc

  • From: PATRICIA BROOKS
    Location:Bloomington

    I always saw Rex every morning on the Clear Creek Trail. He was always very friendly to the regulars that rode their bikes. Rex was always very nice to everyone. I shall miss seeing him on the trail. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

  • From: Joy King
    Location:Bloomington

    Judy, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

  • From: Lynda  Clendenning
    Location:Wells Library, Technical Services

    Judy and Walters Family: The hearts of all of us in Technical Services are very heavy with the sadness of Rex's passing. Our thoughts are with you today and especially tomorrow as you celebrate the many joys of his life. Judy, though today and tomorrow will be very difficult, we hope you will find comfort and support in each other and from all of us who care so deeply about you. Your friends and colleagues at Wells Library.

  • From: Roger Innes
    Location:IU Biology

    Bryan and Amy, my thoughts are with you. May your memories of Rex be happy and warm. Roger

  • From: Janie & Ben Ackerman

    Bryan, Dawn, Owen and Graham, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, father-in-law, grandfather. Please know you are all in our prayers. It is so hard to lose a beloved parent. Grace and peace, Janie & Ben

  • From: Mark Wiedenmayer
    Location:Bloomington

    To Bryan: I am so sorry to learn that your father passed away. I am reminded of our softball team collaboration as how we first met many years ago. My prayers and very best wishes go out to you at this time. Sincerely, Mark W.

  • From: Bobbi and Marc Mathis

    Judy my beloved friend and Kellee, Amy and Bob, Bryan and Dawn and children, My prayers and thoughts will be with you today. My wish for you is peace. I am so sorry I am unable to be with you. With Love, Bobbi and Marc