We got an email from Rex Gardner’s daughter, Tonia, asking us to share the following information on Rex’s services after his passing on Monday, Nov. 4:
Arrangements have been made for the Celebration of Life for Rex Gardner. Service will be at Nichols-Stephens Funeral Home, 10201 US Hwy 59, Grove, OK 74344 on Saturday, November 16, 2019. We will be receiving friends at 10:00 AM with services beginning at 11:00 AM. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at the VFW Post 8360. A Chinese Buffet will be served, as you all know Rex loved him some Chinese! For those of you traveling from out of town, here is a list of local hotels:
Best Western Timberridge Inn
120 W. 18th Street, Grove, OK 74344
918-786-6900
Days Inn by Wyndham Grove
10400 Hwy 59 North, Grove, OK 74344
918-786-9799
River Bend Casino and Hotel (15 minutes from Grove)
100 Jackpot Place, Wyandotte, OK 74370
866-447-4946
In the words of Rex’s grandson Justyce, “Let’s Get This Party Started!” We truly appreciate all of the calls, texts, emails, visits and Facebook posts. We hope to see YOU ALL there! Please feel free to share this post.
Much Love – The Gardners
I have been shocked and saddened after hearing of Rex’s passing. I thought about a conversation with my Pastor, when he ask what is a hero to you. My response was:? when you are with a person that compels you to want to be a better person, that person is a hero. That describes Rex, from his work and support of Vintage Car Rallying along with his awareness and fundraising for Autism, he was focused, committed and All In. Rex is a hero to many of us. May he RIP.