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In Memoriam

Rex Thomas "Bennett" Fair - Class Of 1936

Rex Thomas Bennett Fair

Rex Thomas "Bennett" Fair, son of Forrest Marshall (1896-1960) and Sarah Tena (Bennett) (1898-1983) Fair, was born 18 August 1918 Ingham County, Michigan.  He graduated from Okemos High School in 1936.  Bennett also was known as Rex.

Bennett married Alice Louise Ferguson, daughter of Lloyd and Leola (Mann) Ferguson, on 8  October 1937 in Mason, Ingham County.  During World War II Bennett joined the US Army, serving from 14 February 1944 until honorable discharge 13 January 1946.

Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan)  Friday 17 September 1937

Miss Ferguson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ferguson of Mason, has chosen Friday, October 8, as the date for her wedding to Bennett Fair, son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Fair of Mason,  Miss Ferguson and Mr. Fair are both employed in Lansing.

Bennett died 22 May 1999 in Arizona.  As of 2016 Alice, born 1 July 1918, was still living.

Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan)  Wednesday 26 May 1999

ELSEWHERE

FAIR, REX T. "BENNETT," 80, of Mesa Ariz., formerly of Holt, retired state Banking Department employee, died Saturday.  There will be no services.  Arrangements by Melcher Mortuary, Mesa.