Rex Burson Obituary

Rex Edward Burson, age 83, passed away on July 11, 2025, at his sons home in Burleson, TX. He was born on Oct 18, 1941 in Enid, OK to Ray E Burson and Frances(Jones)Burson. Rex grew up in Wellington, KS. He graduated from Wellington HS in 1959. After high school, He worked various jobs before moving to Dallas, Texas. In 1965, he began working a long career for Bell Helicopter where he worked for 36 years until retiring in 2001. He married Kay in 1966, and together they had two children. They remained devoted to each other until her passing in 2001. He was known as a dedicated youth coach of football, baseball, and basketball in the Arlington area. His commitment to youth sports was admired by all who knew him. He later retired and lived on Lake Granbury for over 20 years. Rex lived his retirement to the fullest. He married Donna in 2011 where they loved traveling in the RV. They loved attending their grandchildren’s sports games and school performances. He was so proud of the life he had created and he cherished all of the family get togethers he got to have at the lake. He was a member at Grace Street Church and a long time member at Aldersgate Methodist Church in Arlington, TX for many years.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Frances Burson, wife of 36 years Kay Burson, sister Diane Wagoner, and grandson Ashton Arrington. 

Rex loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife Donna Burson Pantego, TX; Son Randy (Tammy) Burson Burleson, TX; Daughter Dana (Chad) Arrington Mansfield, TX; Daughter Allison (Scott) Crawford Arlington, TX; Daughter Ashley (Bryan) Nicolle Arlington, TX; his treasured grandchildren Tiffany (Brandon) Key, Mandy (Ryan) Jarrett, Karly (Noah) Ray, Zack (Emma) Arrington, Cambria Pierce, Ava Sweeney, Gracie Crawford, Rhyder Nicolle, Easton Arrington, his great grandchildren Kamryn Key, Kason Key, Anderson Jarrett, Davis Jarrett, Kollins Jarrett and a precious baby girl on the way, lots of nieces and nephews and relatives. 

May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him. The service will be held on July 17, 2025 at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. 500 Kennedale Sublett Rd, Kennedale, TX 76060

Visitation: 4-7pm Wednesday July 16, 2025

Service: 10am Thursday July 17, 2025

Burial: Following service at Emerald Hills Cemetery 

Reception Luncheon: 8015 John Henry Dr Burleson, TX 76028