Obituary of Douglas Rex

Douglas Rex of Moneta was called before the throne of grace on Friday, January 20, 2017. Devoted husband of his one and only wife of 22 years, Michelle, and dedicated father of two cherished sons - of whom he is very proud - Timothy and Michael. Also surviving are his loving parents, Ray and Tina Rex, beloved siblings - sisters, Deborah, Donna and Dale, beloved brother, David. He was blessed with seven nieces and nephews, and ten great nieces and nephews. Born and raised in New Jersey where he married and started his family, he later relocated to Smith Mountain Lake where he happily finished out his life. Doug was a self-employed Auto CAD draftsman for 20+ years and he owned and operated Bypass Mini Storage for nine years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Medi Home Health and Hospice, 5369 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019, Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 1307 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523 or a good charity of your choice Doug recently became a member of Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church where his Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 with viewing one hour prior to Mass. Interment will follow in Resurrection Catholic Church Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.