Alvin C Rex

Alvin C. Rex, 84 of Berwick, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 at Berwick Retirement Village, where he was a resident since May, 2014. He was born April 3, 1930 in Berwick, a son to the late Charles and Goldie (Shultz) Rex. Alvin worked as a carpenter for most of his adult life. He also served in the Air Force and Air Force Reserve for almost thirty years. He was honorably discharged June 2, 1979 with the rank of Master Sergeant. Guns, antique cars, and fishing were among the things Alvin loved. As well as his parents, he was preceded in death on June 3, 2014 by his wife, the former Sara Ash. Also preceding was a brother, Sonny. Surviving Alvin are three sons: Scott and his wife, Kathy of Berwick, Keith Lowe and his wife, Gina of Virginia, and Ricky Lowe of Scranton, a daughter, Deborah Ross and her husband David of North Carolina, four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, a brother, Harry and his wife, Robin of Berwick, and three sisters: Fay Hess and her husband Jim of Berwick, Carol Rex of Berwick, and Lois Rex of Berwick. Alvin's funeral is 11:00 AM Saturday, August 2 at the McMichael-Rairigh & Baker Funeral Home, 119-121 East 3rd Street, Berwick. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until time of the service. Pastor Arthur D. Riddle of Faith Assembly of God Church in Hazel Township will serve as the officiant. Burial will follow at Summerhill Cemetery. Contributions in Alvin's memory can be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1420 Susquehanna Trail, Selinsgrove, PA. 17870. Alvin was a kind and loving man who will be missed by many. Online condolences can be sent to www.baker-funeralhome.com.