Rex Earl Golden

MACHESNEY PARK – Rex Earl Golden, age 95, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday October 31, 2017. Born in Walnut Ridge, AR on September 3, 1922 to Luther M. & Mettie Golden (Hislip). A Veteran of the US Army Air Corps, he served his country with distinction in Europe during WWII on D-Day. He was a proud 50 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 364 and a former member of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, Loves Park Lodge # 1145 . Beloved father, grandfather and brother, he will remain in our hearts forever.

He is survived by his sons, Darrin (Tracy) Golden and Alan (Nikki) Golden; grandchildren, Kiley, Brayden, Brant, Kassidy and Jack; brother, James "Bud" Golden; sister, Jeanette (Bob) Pace and Pat (Frank) Todd; and brother-in-law, Thomas Neton Sr. He is predeceased by his wife, Jean C. Golden (Edwards); siblings, Edward (Edna) Golden, Georgia Page and Ruby Neton.

Memorial Services to be held on Friday November 3, 2017 at 6:00 pm at the Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3 rd Ave., Rockford, IL 61104 with visitation from 4:00 pm until the time of services at 6:00 pm. Cremation rites accorded.

The family would like to extend a very special Thank You to the staff at Crimson Pointe Assisted Living, Dr . Thomas Dahlberg, Dr. Michael Maloney & all the doctors and nurses at OSF St. Anthony Hospital for their exceptional care and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VFW in honor of Rex. Please check the box titled "Yes, this is an honor or memorial gift." and then fill in the "Honoree" section .


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