Rex L. Lawfer,
age 55 of Mexico, Mo, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at his home. He was born February 13, 1961 in Freeport, IL; the son of Richard and the late LouAnn (Carroll) Lawfer. He was a 1979 graduate of Stockton High School. He then went on to graduate from John Wood and Gem City Colleges in Quincy, IL.
Rex had worked as a watch maker for Pilcher's Jewelry Store in Mexico, MO for 33 years. He then opened Lawfer Time Shop and worked at L.C. Betz Associate Jewelers. His favorite past time was working with glass.
He is survived by his father, Richard Lawfer of Stockton, IL; brothers, Jan (Bonnie) Lawfer of Freeport and Kim (Nancy) Lawfer of Savanna, IL; and special friend, Carolyn Dragoo. He is preceded in death by his mother, LouAnn.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A visitation will be held Sunday, May 29th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established.