Rex Allen King Obituary (1952 - 2023)

Rex Allen King, 71, a born resident of Texas City, Texas passed away peacefully in his home in Hitchcock, Texas on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Rex was born on May 25, 1952, to Jackie Thell and Billy Joe King. He graduated from Texas City High School in 1970 and entered the Air Force Reserves where he received his welding certification. He later retired from CenterPoint Energy after 31 years. He enjoyed picking the guitar, gambling, and working on anything with a motor. He cherished every moment with his family and friends and loved telling stories of his life. He never met a stranger, and his sense of humor was unmatched. Those that have heard him play and sing, know his talent behind the guitar and the mic should have been in the billboard top 100s. His mechanical hands could fix anything he touched, and he enjoyed spending time outdoors. He is preceded in death by son, Roy King; parents, Billy and Jackie King; brothers, Rocky King and David King; brother-in-law, Robert Hayman. He is survived by Ramona King his wife of 48 years; daughter, Sherie Cooper-White and husband Jason; son, Walter Joe King; step-son Marvin Engle and wife Helen; sisters, Donna Imhof and husband John, Janet Hayman; sister-in-law, Johnnie King; grandchildren, Jeffery Cooper and wife Christin, Sadie White, Bobby White, Jonathan Mitcham, Lori Wood and husband Dennis, Chloe, Ashley, Alissa; great grandchildren Landen, Lily, Dennis, Dallas, Shane, Shaun, Steel, Carley, Candace, Taygan, Maddox, Marlee, Jax, Brooklyn, Millie, JJ; and numerous other relatives and friends. Rex touched the lives and hearts of everyone that crossed his path. He will be missed by many and never forgotten. Funeral services will be held on October 21, 2023. Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. with funeral services starting at 11 a.m. at Bay Area Funeral Directors located at 5410 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77591 (Hwy 3 & FM 1765).