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Rex Atherton Obituary
Rex and Ellen Atherton, of Arlington and formerly of Findlay and Tiffin, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Rex was born Dec. 11, 1948, in Mount Vernon, to Leland and Peggy (VanHouten) Atherton. Ellen was born Sept. 14, 1951, in Mount Vernon, to Marion and Alice (Garrad) Pillow.
Rex and Ellen are survived by their children, Amanda (Chad) Carper and Steven (Karyn) Atherton; and grandchildren, Madeline, Jacklyn, Brandon, and Kaitlyn.
Both Rex and Ellen were preceded in death by their parents.
Rex enjoyed going fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. He proudly served in U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Ellen enjoyed reading and writing along with working in her gardens. Both Rex and Ellen were members of New Life Assembly of God Church in Findlay. They both enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren and they will be greatly missed.
Their celebration of life service will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be gifted to Wounded Warrior Project.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hanneman Funeral Home, McComb.
Fond memories and condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Stacy N
May 29, 2024
I came to know Sue at church and we quickly became friends. I loved her sense of humor and her compassion. My heart was so broken when I heard about the accident. I will really miss her!
Pat G.
May 29, 2024
To the family,
I did not know your parents, but i can understand the pain of losing a parent, I can't imagine losing them at the same time.
Just know they are together. They are okay and feel no pain.
We miss them here on earth, but they are always with you now, just on the other side. Talk to them, they will listen. And if you pay attention, they may send you signs that they are there.
Bonnie
May 28, 2024
Rex was such a good guy. Loved his country and served it well. A good friend to me and a good husband to Sue. I will certainly miss him.
Wendy McQuistion
May 28, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss! My heart is broken. Rex was easy to talk to and had a great sense of humor! He and Sue were a barrel of laughs. I am going to miss him very much!
Erica cameron
May 26, 2024
I love Rex he´s so funny and easy to talk to. Such a good husband to sue. He will be missed
Cindy Gonzalez
May 26, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. They were so kind when I was attending the church. Precious people.
Lee Vivod
May 25, 2024
Steve, Mandy and Kevin. I am sorry for your loss.
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