Rex Howard Eaton, age 90, of Jenkins, Missouri
Rex Howard Eaton, age 90, of Jenkins, Missouri passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 in Delaware, Oklahoma.
He was born June 30, 1935 in Kearney, Missouri, the son of R.H. and Fannie Ann Elizabeth (Castle) Eaton. On August 19, 1993 he was united in marriage to Ollie “Libby” Eaton, who preceded him in death on November 22, 2013. He was previously married to Sue Dry in Durant, Oklahoma. Also preceding him in death were his parents and brother, Chris Eaton.
Surviving are his sons, Bobby Eaton and wife Mitzi of Jenkins, Missouri and Loyd Eaton and wife Denise of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; daughters, Tonya Lopp and husband Damon of Delaware, Oklahoma and Tara Tyler of McAlester, Oklahoma; sister, Barbara Podell of Pennsylvania; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and special friends, Jim and Mary Birdsong and Doug Fare.
Rex grew up in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, where he attended school and graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1953. Following graduation, he served in the United States Army. Rex was self-employed as a paint contractor and farmer. He had a passion for gardening, especially growing tomatoes, and was always dreaming of the next great cattle farm he would build. Above all, God and family were the center of Rex’s life. He was a member of Community Faith Church. Rex will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, June 19, 2026 at Clio Cemetery in Jenkins, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Rick Cooper and Doug Fare will conduct the services.
