Rex Whitlow: He Flew Out of Our Lives

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Rex WhitlowREX ALAN WHITLOW  was born in Scotia, CA on Sept. 27, 1955 to Oral M. Whitlow, Jr., and Mary Louis (Wilson) Whitlow.

Rex flew out of our lives on May 4, 2017 when he crashed his beloved ultra-light aircraft (named the “Mean Green”) into the Eel River near his home in McCann, CA.  He was found May 14, 2017 after family, friends, the Sheriff’s Dept., Search & Rescue plus many others spent days looking for him.

He enjoyed many things:ocean diving, water dowsing while wearing his cowboy gear, riding his Harley to places others wouldn’t go, raising cattle, was a tree faller, horizontal well driller, a super husband, Dad & Grandfather.

He was married to and survived by his high school sweetheart of 43 years, Tracy Marie (Poole) Whitlow.  Other survivers:  Daughters: Trisha & Tami Whitlow.  Grandchildren:  JonJon & Ray Gotcher, Lillian & Payton Sweaney, Tuck Evans. Father:  Oral M. Whitlow, Jr.,  Mother-in-law: Vera Poole Braud.  Brother Randy (Liz) Whitlow.  Nephews:  Levi & Lonny (Hannah) Whitlow.  Grandnieces: Tegan & Gemma Whitlow.  Brother-in-law:  Tim (Kathy) Poole.  Nephew:  Kaman (Marlene) Poole.

We would like to thank everyone who did so much during the hoping, praying, and searching days.  Our appreciation and love goes to all of you. We will be having a celebration of Rex’s life Saturday June 17, 2017 on the river bar in McCann from 2 PM to whenever. This is an open invitation to all, so bring your favorite dish to share and stories to tell, plus lawn chairs and blankets to keep warm.  More info:  707-943-3501

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Sparklemahn
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Sparklemahn
6 years ago

May Rex rest in peace.

Anonymous
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Anonymous
6 years ago

So very sad but what a great life! Wild and free in the mountains of Humboldt, one of the most beautiful places on the planet. My condolences to the family. Lynn

Catdance
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Catdance
6 years ago

RIP Rex….My condolences to the family.

J
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J
6 years ago

43 years, that’s impressive! I’m sorry his wife didn’t have more time with him but at least she has 43 years of memories with the man she loved! May he R.I.P.

Ca native
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Ca native
6 years ago

My condolences to the family. He seems like an amazing person/spirit. God bless

Perspective
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Perspective
6 years ago

“Horizontal well driller”, f@ck yeah!

Wanda Gustin
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Wanda Gustin
6 years ago

RIP cousin. I wish the best for your family.

Shelly and Larry
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Shelly and Larry
6 years ago

Thank you for sharing paradise and taking us into your wonderful family, RIP dear soul.

Henry Lovio
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Henry Lovio
6 years ago

R.I.P. REX. MY deepest sympathy for your family.

Henry Lovio
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Henry Lovio
6 years ago

R.I.P. REX. MY deepest sympathy for your family.

MICHAEL THURMAN
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MICHAEL THURMAN
6 years ago

DAM IT 🌹🌹🌹I WANTED TO SEE HIM AT NEXT CLASS REUNION 🎵🎵🍀🍀,44TH YEAR SINCE 🏁MISS YAH BUDDY 🍀🍀🍀🌹

Jesse Whitlow
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Jesse Whitlow
2 years ago

Fuck that peace of shit he was a dangerous person probably the most dangerous person iv ever met.he was my uncle and I wish he wasn’t he almost killed me with a steal pipe he said straight to my face a 16 year old isn’t to young to die.and he also said they would take me out feet first.his Exact words.