Claude W. Rex, 85, of 588 Main St., Slatington, died Monday, Feb. 1, in his home. He was the husband of the late Arlene E. (Lloyd) Rex.
He was a loom fixer at the former Stanwood Mills, Slatington, for 47 years until retiring in 1979.
Born in Rextown, Lehigh County, he was a son of the late Ralph and Elda (Wanamaker) Rex.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Slatedale.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington.
He also was a member of bowling leagues in the Northern Lehigh area for over 40 years.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Harding-Fox Funeral Home, 25-27 N. 2nd St., Slatington. Call 10-11 a.m. Thursday.
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Parents:
Ralph A. Rex (1891 - 1959)
Elda R. Wanamaker Rex (1893 - 1987)
Spouse:
Arlene E. Lloyd Rex (1921 - 1979)*
Sibling:
LeRoy H. Rex (1911 - 1998)*
Claude W. Rex (1913 - 1999)
*Calculated relationship