Rex served in the US ARMY in Germany. He retired from Boilermakers Local 105 after 30 years. He married Mary Karen Pennington December 31, 1966. He had 2 sons, Chris & Anthony Porter of whom he was very proud. He had 2 grandchildren Tabitha & Caleb whom he loved with all his heart. He was a member of Cherokee Freewill Baptist Church & Masonic Lodge 626 Willard Ky.