Rex D. McClain

Rex, 83, a lifetime resident of Hendricks County, passed away early Saturday morning at Avon Healthcare. Visitation will take place 4:00-7:00 pm Wed., Dec. 1, 2021 in BARTLETT CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, located at 4396 E. Main St., Avon. Services with the celebration of his life will take place at 10:30 am Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 also in the church. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield, where Rex will be laid to rest near his late parents, Adrian P. and Mary L. (Dooley) McClain.

Rex graduated from Avon High School with the class of 1956 and later attended Franklin College. He married Kay Wolfe Jan. 20, 1963. Rex had worked in the accounting department at Chrysler Corporation in Indianapolis for 34 years, retiring Apr. 30, 1992. Rex's Christian Faith was exemplified by the definition of being a true "servant". He loved his church, Bartlett Chapel, serving in so may ways. Rex was currently the longest living member of the church. He had served as the church historian for many years, as well as a former Sunday School Superintendent. His love and dedication for his family was unparalleled. He and Kay were probably in attendance at every church, school, and athletic event involving their children and grandchildren. Rex's service extended to his community as well. He loved Avon and being an active part of the community. He was a former president of the Avon High School Alumni Association, a charter member of the Avon Optimist Club, a 34 year member of the Avon-Washington Township Library Board, a member of the Masonic Lodge in Danville, and the Scottish Rite Indianapolis Valley. Rex was honored for his service by the Town of Avon in a ceremony with their presentation to him with "the key to the town". While serving others, Rex found time to enjoy his love of baseball. Springtime found him "on the road" to visit different Major League Baseball teams spring training camps.

Survivors include his wife of almost 59 years, Kay, daughters, Mitzi (Todd) Griffith, Julie Hershberger, all of Avon, grandchildren, Morgan, David (Taylor), Alex Griffith, Jordan, Adriana Hershberger, and great grandson, Zane Hershberger. Rex is also survived by a sister, Linda McClain of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Ann Munn and his son-in-law Jeff Hershberger, just this past August.

Contributions may be given to Bartlett Chapel United Methodist Church, the Avon-Washington Township Library, or to one's favorite charity in memory of Rex.

WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME DANVILLE entrusted with the arrangements.