Rex Maggard the son of Alfred Maggard and Adah (O'Neal) Maggard was born July 26, 1936 in Bradleyville, MO and departed this life Aug. 18, 2006 at the age of 70 years, 22 days.

Rex was a life long resident of Bradleyville, MO where he was a beef farmer.
Jan. 8, 1959 Rex and Wanda Thompson were united in marriage in Brown Branch, MO. He enjoyed coon hunting, auctioneering, rabbit hunting with beagles and fishing. He looked forward to church services and singings. Rex was a member of New Mansion Church.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Pauline Mendenhall. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Wanda, of the home in Brandleyville, MO, one daughter, Audrey Fay Maggard, Bradleyville, MO. two grandchildren, Florence and Virginia, of South Carolina, two great grandchildren, Benji and Savanna Kay, two brothers, Arnold and Gina Maggard, Yakima, Wash., Burl and Helen Maggard, Bradleyville, MO, two sisters, Velma Kelly, Caldwell, ID, Thelma and Leon Floyd, Dallas, TX and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with Rev. Randy Maggard, Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Interment will follow in the Patterson Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 6 to 7 P.M. in the funeral home.