Rex Deghuee

Amory - Rex P. Deghuee, 84, died on Sunday, September 18, 2011, at Golden Living Center. Born on April 11, 1927, in Bethlehem, PA, he was a son of the late Reginald Phillip and Mabel Ann Purcell Deghuee.
Mr. Deghuee received a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, and was Certified as a Professional Engineer (PE). He proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard. Mr. Deghuee worked as a Design Engineer for Rockwell Manufacturing Company. A kind and generous man who would do anything to help others, he was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church. Having an easy-going personality, his family and work were important to him. Mr. Deghuee enjoyed fishing, reading, gardening, woodworking, and fixing things. He was a former member of the Amory Jaycees.
He is survived by a daughter, Emily D. Schmidt (Eric J.), Alpharetta, GA; son, Bradley Deghuee (Rebecca Vest), Morrison, CO; grandchildren, Andrew Gregory and Elliot Thomas Schmidt; and brothers, John and Sean Deghuee.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sophie James Toney Deghuee on November 29, 2005; and brother, Joseph Deghuee. A Graveside Inurnment Service will be held at 10 AM, Monday, September 26 in Masonic Cemetery. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Friends, P. O. Box 117, Amory, MS 38821 or to Alzheimer’s Association, MS Chapter, 196 Charmant Drive, Ste. 4, Ridgeland, MS 39157.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.