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1958
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2025
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Rex Gallant Obituary
Rex L. Gallant, 66 of Forest passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born in Kenton March 22, 1958, to the late Robert and Glenna P. (Rodabaugh) Gallant. Rex married Cheryl Kay Whitman on November 6, 1976, and she survives along with two daughters, Jennifer K. (Eric) Nelson of Gahanna and Rita R. (Brandon) King of McComb. He is also survived by a brother, Richard A. (Barbara) Gallant of Charlevoix, Michigan; sisters, Janet A. (Leonard) Wilson, Judy A. (John) Klingler, Joyce M. (John) Fickel, Jill E. (Tom) Drake and Roberta J. (Timothy-Deceased) Glasco, all of Lima.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy D. Gallant.
Rex was a 1976 graduate of Riverdale High School. He worked at the Arlington Elevator for 20 years before starting his own business, RC Repair Shop. Rex loved woodworking, fishing, and spending time outdoors with his family.
Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025, at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington. Funeral service for Rex will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, with Pastor Ken Drumm officiating. Burial will follow at Williamstown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Rex to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, STE 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256, Hope Lodge of Cleveland, 11432 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106 or Church of New Beginnings, 174 E. Main St, Forest, OH 45843.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rex Gallant
5 Entries
Tim Harris
January 22, 2025
Cheryl and family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Rex's passing. May you find comfort in Christ's promises. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Paulette Hartman
January 16, 2025
You have our sympathy and prayers!
Deb Fenstermaker
January 16, 2025
Cheryl,
I am so sorry to see the passing of Rex. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Christine Musgrave Beard
January 16, 2025
Thinking of you all! RIP Rex
James Hamilton
January 16, 2025
To Cheryl and family , We are saddened deeply that Rex lost his battle with cancer. James has many wonderful childhood memories of playing at the old homestead with Rex and many years of schoolhouse friendship. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to all who loved Rex and memories of him. James and Catherine Hamilton
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Jan
17
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
Jan
17
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
Jan
18
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
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