The Rev. John Rex III

The Rev. John Rex III died on May 14, 2025, at the age of 84 (1940-2025).

John is survived by his daughter Anne, grandchildren Gwen and Drew, former wife Barbara, nieces Stephanie, Catherine, Mary, and Jennifer, godson Abhimanyu; and many close friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his son Christopher, and sisters Clara, Stephanie, and Margaret.

A memorial will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Amherst, 6320 Main Street, Williamsville NY 14221.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southern Poverty Law Center. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry. 

Notes of condolence can be written here.A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Jay Atkinson – jayatk40@gmail.com.