Rexford Berger, 81, born March 14, 1930, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2011, suddenly from heart failure.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel (Violet) Berger of 58 years; children: Lois, Lewis (Vickie) Berger, Carol Stacy, Rex Junior (Sandra) Berger, Mary (Rick) Crews, Michael (Connie) Berger, Walter (Tina) Berger and Samuel (Julie) Berger; grandchildren: Eugene (Gera), Aleshia (Scott), Kimberly (Kevin), Jennifer (Bryce), Jason (Lanette), Justin (Tabitha), Rachel (Micah), Kenneth (Katy), Mikie (Amanda), Aaron (Alicia), Olivia, Zachary, Jeanette, Leann, Tabitha and Zachary; great grandchildren: Cameron, Kaylie, Connor, Kinsey, Josiah, Ryland, Colton, Hunter, Haven, Isaiah, Kiersten, Hannah, Ethan, Michelle, Mariah, Makila, Branndon, Ariel and Bailey; brother, Shelby; sister, Geneva; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Rex founded and pastored the East Dayton Full Gospel Church of God for 39 years.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm on Monday, August 15, 2011 at the East Dayton Full Gospel Church of God, 532 Huffman Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45403, where the funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday. Burial to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424 to help the family with final expenses.