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Rex Tickles Obituary
Rex Alan Tickles, age 63, of Linwood, KS passed away Saturday October 20, 2012 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral services will be 10:00a.m. Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Burial to follow in the Bonner Springs Cemetery. Friends may call at the visitation from 5:00 to 8:00p.m. Thursday, October 25, at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to JoAnn his wife. Rex's family was proud that he was able to be an organ and tissue donor through the Midwest Transplant Network.
Rex was born on August 8, 1949 in Richlands, Virginia and moved to Kansas City in 1961. He attended Wyandotte High School, joining the Navy in 1968 and serving in Vietnam on board the U.S.S. Oriskany. He worked at General Motors at the Fairfax Plant retiring after 30 years in 2004. He was member of the UAW Local #30, Past President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Aerie 87 of Kansas City, KS, and more recently for the last eight years he enjoyed seeing his friends as he delivered parts for O'Reilly's Auto Parts in Bonner Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charlie Jr. and Katrina Tickles. His brothers Rockey Sr. and Joe Bill Tickles. He is survived by his wife of 40 years JoAnn Tickles of the home and two children Katrina Dinkel (Brent) of Shawnee, KS and Lucas Tickles (Jami) of Basehor, KS. One brother Chuck Tickles (Debbie) of Lenexa, KS, Three sisters Dortha Hill (Maurice Clark) of Parkville, MO, Loretta Cunningham (Leon) of Basehor, KS and Frances Rudder (Wayne) of Pikeville, KY and sister-in-law Yvonne Tickles of Shawnee, KS. Four Grandchildren: MacKenzie, Carter, Brandon, and Zack as well as many nieces, nephews and friends that will miss him greatly. Arrangements Alden-Harrington Funeral Home (913) 422-4074 aldenharrington.com
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Tracy Diercks
November 6, 2012
Rex was a great man, always lending a hand when needed with a smile on his face. A great man will be missed. My thought and prayers are with you and you family through this very difficult time.
Sandra Woodruff
November 5, 2012
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
JoAnn Rice
October 26, 2012
May all of you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as we share the loss of Rex. I feel so blessed to have been able to spend some time with the family.....the fun, laughter and love! Sending my love to everyone....
CAROL HEARD
October 26, 2012
REST IN PEACE, REX.
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Keith Hollingshead
October 25, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Elizabeth Meek
October 24, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Rex's passing. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
October 24, 2012
Such a shock to hear about Rex. It seems like yesterday that we talked with him! I'm sorry we cannot come to be with our family in the time of thier need. I do want you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May the God of Comfort be with you. Robin (Tickles) Rice
October 23, 2012
i am so very blessed to have had the opportunity to meet Rex. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and may god bless you in this time of sorrow..
Judy Martin
October 23, 2012
Frankie, May God Bless you and family in this time of sorrow. Sending love to all
Bob
October 23, 2012
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Tickles. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Welcome home, Rex.
Mary Stiles
October 23, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dortha Hill
October 23, 2012
Rex, I already miss you so much. i'm still having a hard time dealing with the lost of one of my Brothers. I will surely miss you kisses when we'd meet ow how we will all manage without you to help us, we'll all try and help joann and see that she's Ok as best we can Love you little Brother. Your Sister Dortha
Elaine Rutherford
October 23, 2012
So sorry for your loss!
Phyllis Barnhardt
October 23, 2012
May the Lord be with you and take you to a better place. Bless family and friends at this time of loss
October 23, 2012
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Bill Anderson
October 23, 2012
My deepest condolences to JoAnn and to all the family of Rex Tickles.
Rex was a great friend of mine at GM Fairfax. Always a smile and very easy going. We did many jobs together.
May he rest in eternal peace.
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