Obituary - Rex Ivan Harper

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REX I. HARPER GARY, IN Rex I. Harper, age 81, of Gary, passed away on Thursday May 1, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maudie; children: Nancy (Alan) Brazaitis, Rex (Sherry) Harper Jr., Kevin (Betty) Harper, Sam (Kim) Harper, Gilbert (Polly) Harper, Doug (Fiance'e Barb) Harper, Roxanna (Annette) Harper, and JoAnna (Stephen) Hilliker; 30 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, seven sisters, and by his three brothers.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents: James and Dovie Harper; son, Richie; great granddaughter, Rachel; two sisters; and by his brother.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday May 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at White Funeral Home with Pastor Roy Moffitt officiating. Burial will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary. Friends may meet with the family on Monday May 5th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Ave. in Griffith.

Rex was a Korean War Navy Veteran and member of Griffith American Legion Post 66. He was retired from Inland Steel and he was a member of First Baptist Church in Hammond. Rex enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars. -