Rex Allen Rees

Rex Allen Rees, 93, a lifelong resident of Salem Township and Daleville, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Lincolnshire Place in Muncie, Indiana. Rex was born on June 27, 1933, in Muncie, Indiana, a son of the late Lowell Archilles and Freda (Frees) Rees.

Rex was a 1951 graduate of Daleville High School. From 1951 until 1969, he farmed crops and raised livestock, continuing a proud tradition of agriculture. He later transitioned into the insurance industry, beginning his career with Allstate Insurance. In 1977, with little more than a telephone book, a telephone, and a small back room, Rex founded Rex Rees Insurance. Through hard work and dedication, he built his business and continued serving his clients until his retirement in 2002.

Rex enjoyed traveling with his wife and attending their grandchildren’s activities and events. He was a longtime founding member of the Daleville Lions Club, where he served as president and volunteered at countless pancake breakfasts throughout the years. He was also a longtime member of Daleville Christian Church. An avid sports fan, Rex enjoyed cheering for the Chicago Cubs and Indiana University.

Rex is survived by his children, Michael D. (Vickie) Rees of Daleville, Phillip J. Rees of Deland, FL and Kristin (Brendon) Comp of Fishers; grandchildren, Shane (Vanessa) Rees, David (Kayla) Rees, Jason (Mandy) Rees, Trent (Kim) Rees, Kyle Rees, Nathan (Alyssa) Comp and Allison (Elijah) Earle; great-grandchildren, Alex, Cassidy, Maddie, Rowan, Nova, Silas and Quinn.

In addition to his parents, Rex was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Ila Pauline Rees; brother, Ronald Rees.

Services will be held at 1:00pm Monday, November 2, 2026 at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home in Daleville. Entombment will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00am until the time of service on Monday. Memorial contributions may be given in Rex’s memory to the Daleville Library, 13601 W 550 S, Daleville, IN 47334. You may express condolences or share memories of Rex at www.ballardandsons.com.