COLUMBUS

Rex D. Bunch, 62, of Columbus, passed away May 18, 2020 at 8:10 p.m., peacefully, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born May 4, 1958 in Columbus, Indiana to Charles (Jack) and Nelda Jean (Woodcock) Bunch. Rex was a graduate of Columbus High School, Class of 1976.

He married Teresa (Barnes) Bunch on September 7, 1979. Rex worked for NTN Driveshaft as a Production Supervisor. He was an avid outdoorsman. Rex loved to help others by shoveling snow, doing repairs, and cutting and delivering firewood.

Rex is survived by his loving wife, Teresa; daughter, Kaitlyne (Ethan) Ellis of Columbus; siblings, Nelda Wright and Jeff “Bo” (Crystal Graves) Bunch, all of Columbus; and sisters-in-law, Wanda Artist and Karen (Curt) McIntosh, all of Columbus. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; Todd Wright, Alisha “Nikki” Miracle, Justin Bunch, Wesley Bunch, Allyson Bunch, Angie (Andy) Wiggins, Tricia (Jim) Brookover, Brea (Stacy York) Brewer, and Clint (Penny) Ahrmann; as well as several great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Bunch; father Jack Bunch; sister, Jackie Miracle; and brother, Daryl Bunch.

There will be a private funeral service on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Myers-Reed Chapel with burial following at Flatrock Baptist Cemetery. A public service will be held at a later date.

A visitation will be held Monday, May 25, 2020 from 1 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, visitors may experience a wait time and may be asked to wait outside.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.

Please leave condolences or special memories of Rex online at: www.Myers-Reed.com.

Myers-Reed Chapel is serving the Bunch family.