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Rex Dell Everett

10/16/1964 - 01/01/2022

Obituary For Rex Dell Everett

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., Progressive Morningstar M.B. Church, 3677 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209 with burial North Pleasant Hills Church Cemetery, 495 N. Pleasant Hill Road, New Hebron, MS 39140.


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I will truly miss you Rex. You made an impact on my life. You were a good friend and great motivator to many. I will keep your boys and your family in my prayers.

Tribute to Rex Everett from the Communications Department Classmates. I am only one; But, I am one. I cannot do everything; But, I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do; And what I ought to do, By the grace of God, I will do.

Rex was very instrumental in connecting all MC students together during the annual homecoming. He made sure that his classmates and any person that had attended MC knew that it was coming and that attending it would be worth your time. He had a pleasant and happy spirit. You could call him and he would just make you laugh. He talked about the past, present, and future.

Thanks Rex for your friendship throughout the years. You will be truly missed. Your friend, Mary Grant Lee Mississippi College

First I must say I have found comfort in reading so many loving memories of our beloved Rex. 34 years ago (at my place of employment) this 23 year old super intelligent, mild-mannered gentleman Rex Everett became my mentee. A true Christian with undying faith. Over the past 34 years we formed a unique friendship. I will cherish the memories of the lunch dates that I had with you and your dear sisters Wendy and Nora. He was the DJ at my 1992 wedding. I did not know that receiving a call from Rex at 1:41 P.M. on December 31st, 2021 hearing him say "hello BFF" would be the last time I heard his voice. To the entire Everett family thank you for sharing this beautiful soul, prayerfully you will find comfort in knowing the positive impact Rex had on so many people -----I am one. BFF

Rex inspired me. He made exercise at the YMCA fun. Always kept a smile on his face and was so full of personality too. I am really gonna miss you Rex. My prayers go out to his entire family. He will never be forgotten. I believe our Good Lord has a special place in heaven for guys like Rex. RIP Brother Rex. I miss you already. Cole Smith

I new sensei Rex for 30 years. I got Rex started in karate at the downtown YMCA. Our instructors were sensei Ronnie Lott and sensei Alan Smith. He was also in the group that graded me and promoted me to Black belt in 2009. Sensei Rex was a good man. Always had a smile on his face and a great personality. Lost touch with him in the last few years but we were still good friends. You will be greatly missed. RIP Sensei Rex. I will see you again. Until then keep kicking. Love you man. Mike Tisdale

A good competitor, student, teacher, and friend. More importantly, a great man. We'll miss you, Rex.

See you soon. John Chioco

If you ever met Sensei Rex and spent any time with him, you not only gained a friend, you gained a family member. He was my son's karate instructor for years. For the past couple of years they got to see each other in passing and catch up as they worked. My son was a paramedic and saw Rex quite a bit at the hospital. We loved Sensei and he truly cared for and loved his students. He worked so many jobs and mentored so many people, I used to think he must have been able yo magically add hours to a day to accomplish all he did. During the years we were in karate, I gladly accepted the job as "karate mom / concession coordinator / fundraiser for Rex. He worked so hard for our kids and I loved doing that I could to help him. We have such great memories from practices, tournaments, traveling to New York.... We are better people for knowing this very special Godly man. Rex, you will be missed, I'm sure you are counting the moves in heaven... Ichi, Ni, San..... Praying for the family. Love, Johnnie McKee and Marshall

I knew Rex Everett for many years as a martial artist, and enjoyed his easy smile and friendly manners. He was always a very honorable man, who was very skilled in all aspects of Shorin-Ryu karate. As an instructor, Rex made a sincere effort to help everyone regardless of age or sex, and he especially enjoyed mentoring all of the young folks. I personally worked out in his class many times, and he always treated me with courtesy and respect. As a competitor, Rex was a great sportsman; and when he won, it was without pridefulness, and if he lost, it was without rancor. No one ever observed Rex getting angry, or heard him talk badly about anyone! I also competed with him many in tournaments, but never against him. We worked together as referees and he was always scrupulously honest. My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Rex Everett's family and his many friends for their loss. Rex was a good man, and my friend, our martial arts community will certainly miss him. Most Sincerely, Steve Cash.

My deepest sympathy to the family of Brother Rex Everett. Rex was my friend and YMCA instructor. He was such a kind gentleman with a beautiful smile. Love and prayers, Joycelyn McCoy

We send Thoughts of Love to the Family with Prayers for Comfort and Strength to Endure. Gwendolyn and Dallas Sutton, Sr.

We met Sensei Rex through karate. The Walker family will truly miss Sensei Rex and we send our most sincere condolences to the Everett family.

I first met Rex when I was working at State Farm. We continued that friendship for 18 years. For the last 4 years we have worked together at Advert and I am definitely going to miss him. My prayers are with the family during this time...

Rex was such a helpful person at work. My deepest condolences goes out to the family. Rex our conversation about work and inspiring kids will always be remembered. Although you worked for me at Advert I was just happy to see you smile and give words of comfort to everyone you worked with. You will be truly missed. Keeping the Everett family lifted in prayer. Blessings💜

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I first met Rex when he was an intern with State Farm. My husband and I began taking his step aerobics classes at the Y and we were regular attendants until life got in the way. We'd run into each other at Walmart or the grocery store. Also, he taught my nephew martial arts. I was shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He was such a nice guy; he will definitely be missed. Kim Brewer

I moved to Jackson in 1985, and as I was entering to join the YMCA Fitness Center on I-55N, one of the first person's I met on entering the building was Rex. Immediately our God's spirits joined as though we had known each other all of our lives. And during my tenure at the YMCA I noticed that Rex projected the same spirit with everyone he came in contact with.

I express my deepest sympathies and my heartfelt condolences to Rex Everett entire family and friends for their loss of Rex. May you find Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.

Attorney Jesse Pennington

To the family we the Martial Arts community, offer our sincere condolences. Rex has always demonstrated the spirit of a true Martial Artist, humble, dependable, focus, and a true competitor.. He will be missed by yours truly Grand Master Robert Lyles and the entire Martial Arts Community.

Sensei Rex was a man who could light up a room with his big smile. Sensei Rex taught my daughter, Angela, karate for the past several years. Over the years, Angela not only learned karate, but she learned other things about people and family from Rex's stories and actions. He was able to teach karate in a gentle and kind way while conveying the discipline and precision that is required with karate. Rex was a Christian man who lived out his faith in how he treated people with kindness and respect as well as reaching out to those who needed a role model in their life. Sensei Rex will be missed as karate teacher, friend, mentor, and someone who had a great heart with a huge smile. You are missed, Sensei Rex! You and your family are in our prayers. Ursula and John Bethea and Family

Major and the entire Everett family, It is with our deepest sympathies we express our heartfelt condolence for your loss of Rex. May you find Peace and Comfort during this difficult time.

James, Barbara and the entire Smith Family

I worked with Rex at Nationwide years ago and he always had a smile on his face, a positive outlook on life and a kind word to say. So sorry to hear this.

I send my condolences to the family. Rex was one of the good guys who will be truly missed. Harold L Hunter

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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