Obituary of Rex DuVall

Rex Wayne DuVall was born in Monroe, Michigan on May 28, 1956. He was the son of Raymond DuVall and Shirley (McMullen) DuVall. Rex served his country honorably in the United States Army, earning a service medal for sharpshooting. He was strong and courageous; a hero to his family, not just his country. In 1994 Rex married the love of his life, the former Bonnie Pribyl. He supported his family for more than twenty years working in construction. Rex was an avid outdoorsman who appreciated his vacation time. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, fishing, boating, hunting, and turtle trapping. He could often be found camping on his boat with his family. Rex also liked dancing, cooking, and NASCAR. Rex was a loving husband, father, and son. He took excellent care of his mother, "Wirley", loving her very much. He and his baby brother Kenny had a wonderful relationship, even though Rex could be a bit bull-headed at times. Rex had just found out on Tuesday that he was to become a "Pipi". He thought of his dog Sparky as a son. Rex Wayne DuVall age 56, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at University of Michigan Hospital. His passing was preceded by his grandparents; father: Raymond DuVall; a step-father: James McBee; a brother: Tommy DuVall; an infant sister: Karen DuVall; a niece and nephew; his mother- and father- in-law: Carl and Lillian Pribyl; brother-in-law: Ronnie Pribyl; and sister-in-law: Karen Raymond. To cherish his memory he leaves his beloved wife: Bonnie DuVall ; two daughters: Shannon Pribyl and Shaylynn DuVall; his mother: Shirley DuVall ; six brothers: J.R. DuVall, Coco (Terri) DuVall, Franki (April) DuVall, Randy (Patty) DuVall, Kenny (Cheryl) DuVall, and Raymond (Terry) DuVall; one sister: Sissy (Stu) Stein; three brothers-in-law: Randy (Laura) Pribyl, Mike (Sharon) Pribyl, and Tom Raymond; two sisters-in-law: Brenda (Steve) Knowles and Barb Pribyl; and one grandchild on the way. The family would like to thank the UofM Hospital and Dr. Yap Pueying. Friends may gather from 1:00-7:00pm, Monday, September 10, at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life follows at 7:00 p.m. Jack Henegar will officiate and members of Monroe VFW Post 1138 will present military honors. In lieu of flowers Memorials are suggested to the family. Online guests may leave words of comfort, make a donation, or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.