Rex E. Craig Jr.

Rex E. Craig, Jr., 62, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, January 26, 2020, at his residence in Van Wert.

He was born December 31, 1957, in Van Wert, the son of Rex Craig Sr. and Kay Delores (Shimp) Bohner, who both preceded him in death. On December 8, 1984, he married the former Christina M. Rayer, who survives.

Other survivors include four sons, Jeremy Cox of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nicholas Cox of Van Wert, and Tony Craig and Brandon Craig, both of North Carolina; a daughter, Nicole (Travis) Valle of Willshire; one brother, Anthony “Tony” (Kelly) Craig, and children Amber Cereghin and Austin Craig of Van Wert; 13 grandchildren, Mackenzie and Corbin Cox of Rockford, Evan, and Kohen Cox of Van Wert, Caleb Cox of Philadelphia, Selina and Koven Valle of Willshire, Sebastian, Olivia, and Simon Craig of North Carolina, and Zoone, Kobe, and Maleah Craig of North Carolina.

A son, Chad E. Cox; and in-laws Milford and Josephine Rayer, also preceded him in death.

Craig was a 1976 graduate of Van Wert High School and was employed at K&M Tires in Delphos. He enjoyed playing his X-Box games and watching “Spongebob” with his grandchildren. He was an avid Ohio State and New England Patriots fan. He loved his life and being with his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at noon, Saturday, February 1, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Chad Strabbing officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, helping the family would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at cowanfuneralhome.com.