Obituary

Rev. Arlie Rexford "Rex" Bartholomew
(March 27, 1934 - January 6, 2013)

Rev. Arlie Rexford Bartholomew "Rex", 78, of Milton, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2013. He was born March 27, 1934, in Cabell County, a son of the late Howard and Opal Bartholomew. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Janice Mays, Margaret and Freda; his brothers, Charles, Earl and Harry Bartholomew. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and worked for International Nickel Company for 30 years. He served on the Cabell County Board of Education for eight years and was a pastor of several churches in the area for the past 48 years. He continued his ministry by writing books, served on several community boards and was a past President of the Milton Lions Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Jane Reynolds Bartholomew; his children, Steven Bartholomew, Sheri Van Meter (Erik) and Rebecca Wofford (Hunt); his grandchildren, Sara Hoover (Justin), Jonathan Scott and Stevie Bartholomew, Emily and Corey Adkins, Justin Van Meter and Sam and Cate Wofford; his great-grandchildren, Michael, Austin, Alyssa and Candice Hoover, Jasmine and Jacob Bartholomew; his sisters, Geneva Rice and Norma Swann; his brothers, Richard Bartholomew (Connie) and John Bartholomew (Marie); his sister-in-law, Frances Clagg (Paul); his brother-in-law, Herman Mays; as well as several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Woodmere Memorial Park Abby of Peace Mausoleum, Huntington. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2013 with Pastor David Lemming officiating.