Rex R. Underwood
November 07, 2020
Rex R. Underwood passed away at the age of 86, at Methodist West Lakes in West Des Moines, Iowa on November 7, 2020. Rex was born in Centerville, Iowa on September 3, 1934 to Ruby (Riddlen) and Claude Underwood.
Rex grew up and graduated from high school, and then proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Reserves. He owned and operated Rex’s Barber Shop in West Des Moines for 38 years until his retirement.
Rex is survived by his wife of 66 years, Wanda; children, Ada Underwood, and Russell (Deanne) Underwood; grandchildren, Alicia (Ryan) Neururer, Aaron (Alyssa) Underwood, and Justin Underwood; and great-grandson, Benjamin Neururer. He is also survived by his siblings, nieces, nephews and other loving family members.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Ron Underwood.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the charity of your choice in Rex’s memory.
At this time there will be no formal services. Please leave your condolences for the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
CHLORIS L. ELLINGSON
11/16/2020
Lisa
11/15/2020
I throughly enjoyed Rex as a patient in our dental practice for years!! I always looked forward to his kind smile, upbeat attitude, and sense of humor!! So very sorry for your loss, I'm sure he will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Larry Speed
11/14/2020
My condolence to the family of Rex Underwood.
His name and business was as significant as Valley Junction itself. R.I.P. Sir.
Earl & Lorene Wyldes Evans
11/13/2020
Our sympathy to all the family. Of course we knew Rex from Udell school and Centerville. May he rest in peace now. Much sympathy from Muscatine, Iowa.
Donna (Koehler) Maurer
11/12/2020
Wanda, so sorry to hear about Rex. Good memories when we were all at Udell High School.
Mitch Vedane
11/10/2020
I am so sorry to hear about Rex. I wish you all peace in your time of grief. Remember all the good things and try to smile.
Mitch Vedane