Rex Boughton Tribute for Order of Service
Rex Travers Boughton (born 4th August 1938) was promoted to Glory on Wednesday 3rd April 2019. A faithful servant of God who will be missed by so many.
Rex was married for 56 very happy years. With his beloved Dorothy they had Christopher, Andrew, Matthew (PTG) and Claire. He loved more than anything a big family gathering and in later years welcomed Collette, Kate and Richard. Rex took great delight upon becoming a grandfather to nine beautiful grandchildren: Emily, Jessica, Jack, Allister, Beth, Abigail (PTG), Samuel, Benjamin and Annaliese.
After leaving school he worked briefly as a farmer and then, during his National Service, joined the Band -2nd Batallion of the Parachute Regiment, where his euphonium playing flourished. During this time he undertook numerous parachute jumps. He then trained as a flooring specialist, holding many positions. He ended his fulfilling career very happily as the site manager of Bridge Primary School where he is still fondly remembered.
Rex was christened in the Methodist Church and came to Canterbury Temple as a young boy. He was a Salvation Army soldier all his life. Whilst at Canterbury, he held many local officer commissions, most notably Quartermaster and CSM. He loved playing his euphonium, serving as a bandsman for 64 years.
As a family we thank God for his faithful service as a soldier of Jesus Christ. His motto in life was always ‘get involved’ and he certainly did this, as he used his many gifts to renovate and undertake countless refurbishment tasks at both his home Corps of Canterbury Temple and in later years at Chatham Citadel. He was a great encourager and greeted everyone warmly with his beaming smile! The book of James encourages us to demonstrate our faith through actions / works and Rex - Our Dad, epitomised this.
We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us, but grateful that he is now at peace, has gained full healing and has received a ‘well done’ from his Saviour.
We praise God for a great example of a man – husband, father, grandfather - who lived a Christian life in every aspect, including family, marriage, work, church and beyond.
It has been our privilege to come under his influence.
Well done thou good and faithful servant!
Rex Travers Boughton (4 Aug 1938 - 3 Apr 2019)
For Charitable
Donations To
John Weir Funeral Directors Parkwood
Funeral Director
- Location
- Medway Crematorium Robin Hood Lane ( Upper) Chatham, Kent. ME5 9QU
- Date
- 30th Apr 2019
- Time
- 3pm
In loving memory of Rex Travers Boughton who was promoted to glory on Wednesday 3rd April 2019
Aged 80 years
Family Flowers only
Donations for 'The Salvation Army' may be sent
c/o John Weir Funeral Directors,
130-132 High Street,
Rainham,
Kent.
ME8 8AR
Rex was a faithful servant of God who will be missed by many.
The funeral service and celebration of his life will take place at Chatham Salvation Army, Church Street, Chatham, ME4 4BT on 30th April 2019 at 13:30, followed by a committal service at Medway Crematorium at 15:00 for family members and close friends.
As a family we thank God for his faithful service as a soldier of Jesus Christ. His motto in life was always ‘get involved’ and he certainly did this, as he used his gifts to renovate and undertake countless refurbishment tasks at both his home Corps of Canterbury Temple and in later years at Chatham Citadel. The book of James encourages us to demonstrate our faith through actions/works and Rex epitomised this.
We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us, but grateful that he is now at peace, has received full healing, and has received his ‘well done’ from his Saviour.
Praise God for a great example of a man – husband, father, grandfather - who lived a Christian life in every aspect, including family, marriage, work, church and beyond.
It has been our privilege to come under his influence.
Well done thou good and faithful servant!
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