Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2020 at New Bunker Hill Cemetery for William "Rex" Allen, 65, of Columbia, who passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Dr. Pat Sanford will officiate.

As a longtime resident of Marion County, Mr. Allen served our country faithfully for 26 years. He retired as Sergeant in the United States Army. "Rex" was known by all as a kind and gentle soul. After retiring from the military, he served as Computer Tech for the Marion County School District. He considered everyone there as family. He also loved to listen to and play music as well as watching movies and attending music concerts. He was an avid USM and New Orleans Saints fan. Mr. Allen loved his little dog, Sadie. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his Mother, Dorothy Allen; and Grandparents, William "Flave" & Alice Allen, and W.Z. & Clara Earls.

He is survived by his Father, Winston Allen; one Sister, Kathy Harvey (Joe); one Nephew, T.J. Harvey; one Niece, Jordan McNabb (Chance); one Great Niece, Chanley McNabb; one Great Nephew, Sawyer McNabb; one Aunt, Ann Swieter; a number of cousins; and one fur companion, Sadie.

Pallbearers will be Chance McNabb, Roger Graham, Kenny Mills, John Sabine, Tim Bryant, and Marvin Adams.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Marion County / Columbia Animal Shelter Fund at the Columbia Animal Hospital, 1409 Hwy 98 E, Columbia, MS 39429.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.