Rex Childers

Rex Childers, 87, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at North Woods Village in Kokomo.

He was born on July 20, 1933, the son of Jess and Cora Childers. Rex was a 1951 Clay High School Graduate. He was a member of the Loree Brethren Church. He served in the infantry for the US Army in Korea and was a lifelong farmer and school bus driver for Maconaquah School Corporation. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.

He loved planting a garden, playing poker, watching football, and spending time with his children. He also loved watching Westerns and news related programs.

He was a very devoted father to his children, a daughter Kimberly Childers and fiancée Mike Duvall; a son, Jeffrey Childers and fiancée Debbie Deurloo. Surviving in addition to his children are a brother, Ron Childers and several nieces and nephews. Rex was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wayne Childers; a sister Betty Bartrum.

Visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana.  Funeral service will follow at 1pm, with Pastor Steve Zerbe officiating.  Burial will take place at Rankin Cemetery in Miami County.  Military service will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team.

Memorial donations may be made to the Miami County Military Rites Team.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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