Haswell, Rex Allen (Trenton)

  • Monday, August 28, 2023
Rex Allen Haswell, 65, of Trenton, passed away on Tuesday August 22, 2023 at home.

He was born May 29, 1958 to the late Oscar (Bud) and Hazel Prince Haswell and was 1977 graduate of Northwest Georgia High School. 

Rex was preceded in death by both parents; grandparents; Oscar R. Haswell (Nettie Parsons) and George G. (Helen Morgan) Prince; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was survived by his girlfriend, Wendy Jackson; granddaughter, Hayvin (Boo-boo), who called him Pe-Paw); his cat, Buttons; dog, Blackey; brothers, Buddy Haswell and Mike Haswell; sisters, Debbie (Mike) Parker, Donna McNabb and Tammy (Jerry) Rogers; nieces, Meagan Haswell (Chris Allen), Allison (Matt) Woods; nephews, Brad Parker, Cody (Olivia) McNabb, Hunter (Kara) McNabb; niece, Chole Kennedy; great-niece, and great-nephews, Emory McNabb, Parker Woods and Denver McNabb; uncle, Ruben (Janice) Prince; aunts, Louise Prince, Clara Prince and Doris Haswell; and a host of family (cousins) and friends.

Rex had a very generous heart and a passion for trucks. Dump trucks were his life; when he wasn’t behind the wheel, he was washing and polishing to a shine.

Online condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Hooker Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Howell officiating.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home & Crematory, Trenton.
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