My dearest pastor...Bobbie Bachlor-Gwhatley...I am saddened to hear the home going of Pastor Rex...I met Pastor Rex a little before Pastor Bachelors homegoing...A blessed man of God...I remember when it took him 8 hours to rearrange the church at faith tabernacle with the piano...Yes...Sis Bobbie...I would drive from Akron Ohio to come to Faith Tabernacle...BE at Peace...allow The Holy Spirit to hold you in His Arms...He will comfort you and your family...You are still an inspiration to me...Many of your  prophecies are taken place in my life...I think of faith tabernacle often....ize married now...(smile) just like you prophetcized I would be...11 years now...Living in Lansing Michigan...I am Sis. Olah

Sister Bobbi,  my deepest sympathy.  I have been ordained under Brother Rex since 1985.  He gave me my first open door to evangelize in 1984

To my Dear Spiritual Father, You were a wonderful spiritual Father to my  family (The Ankrahs in Liberia, Africa) and Preach The Word Family here in Liberia. We will never forget all that you were unto us. Our condolences to Pastor Bobbi and all the children of Pastor Rex. May your soul rest in Perfect peace. Pastor Samuel & Evelyn Ankrah

Bro. Rex was a close friend with our family for several years while we lived in the Akron/Cleveland area.  He was a part of our lives as God took our family into deeper truths and life in the Spirit.  We treasured knowing this man and considered him to have been a dear brother and personal friend. That friendship and closeness in the Lord would never change even tho we would be out of close touch due to living in Canada.  He personally gave me a guitar when I was 18 (39 yrs.ago) that he had just received while in Japan ministering.  I knew it was a treasure to receive such a gift and we still play that guitar in our home church today. What a fine man and man of God.  Kindest thoughts to his wife and family.  Darlene Taras (Jones family)

I extend my deepest condolences to Sis Bobbi and Pastor Rex's family. To My Pastor Rex: My Mom, Sis Wright, invited me to your church in the early 1980s. I attended and was never, ever the same after that. I got saved and filled with the Holy Ghost through your five-fold ministry. I grew up in a Baptist backgrooud, where speaking in tongue and being filled w/the Holy Ghost was unheard of. I had never in my entire life, heard the word ministered the way God revealed it to you. When I first heard you minister.....I was in Awe. I kept coming back for more. (to hear the word) I had never even heard of prophesy or a prophetic word, until I attended your ministry. To watch how God used you in His prophetic gift and how you preached His Word, always amazed me. You gave me many personal and future prophesies, that I know came directly from the throne of God, because many of those prophesies, I had not shared with anyone. I even accused my Mom on one ocassion of revealing my personal business to you, because I couldn't comprehend how God could have revealed anything to you that pertained to me. I know you to be a true man of God and you will truly, truly be missed. Thank you, Pastor Rex for the spiritual impartation you have deposited in my life and ministry.

To MY PASTOR....A TRULY FAITHFUL...DEDICATED MAN OF GOD. MY HEART ACHE SOOO BAD..I KNOW YOU HAVE GONE ON TO BE WITH LORD BUT I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY! YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I LOVE YOU PASTOR.

We are saddened to learn of Rex's passing.  A little more than 10 years ago he and Bobbi were at my parents home (Ken & Linda Wiant) for a family reunion when Dave & I announced our engagement.  He is missed.

Pastor Rex, we gonna miss u very much,.and loved u deeply..

YOU WILL B DEARLY MISSED.. I THANK YOU FOR THE 30yrs+ OF YOUR TEACHING & PREACHING TO US. MY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL WIFE ..CHILDREN & FAMILY! GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. LOVE YOU BUNCHES! :-) 
Mr&Mrs. ANTHONY (Delores) BOYD
Mr.&Mrs. TERRANCE (Natiaya) BEAMON

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bobbi and the entire family.  
May God comfort you.
Sending our love,
Mark and Tami Gwaltney

Dear Daddy, Oh how I'm going to miss you.Miss all the things that little girls miss about there wonderful father, talking with you, laughing with you, misbehaving and having pie with you. Miss are long serious debates and most of all praying with you. You have been the best Dad that any girl could have. You've taught me how to be strong, honest, and how to love and be loved. The first man a girl falls in love with is her father and no other man can ever live up to that.You were always there when I needed you and I hope I was always there when you needed me. We made a pack when I was but a little girl, that no matter haw far apart we were, we'd always be together and i'm holding you to that.I know you've always loved to travel so its no surprise to me that you have left for your grandest journey to a place you've always dreamed of going.I love you every day Daddy,you will be miss by many people. People whose lifes you touch in so many ways. You did a great job in your mission here on earth. Don't get caught with those rubber bands in your pocket in heaven, you might get in trouble. Really Daddy ,your the best. Bobbi, he loved you much, and you did a great job taking care of him,he was so loved.Jake, what can I say my brother, thank you so much for being a great son to him, I don't know how we would have done all this without you. Love you both my family.

Dear Daddy, Oh how I'm going to miss you.Miss all the things that little girls miss about there wonderful fathers.Miss having you to talk to, and laugh with and have long serious debates with,and most of all all the prayers we shared together. You've been the best Dad that I could ever ask for.You've taught me how to be strong,honest, and how to love. The first man a girl fall in love with is her father and no man can ever live up to that.You were always there when I needed you and I hope I was always there when you needed me.We made a pack early on in life, that no matter how far apart we were, we'd always be together.And i'm holding you to that. I know how you always loved to travel, so it's no surprise to me that you are on your grandest journey to the place you always dreamed of going.I love you Daddy...The first prayer you ever taught me, I will pray for you now....Now I lay me down to sleep, i pray the Lord my soul to keep, if I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. We will all miss you Daddy, be at peace knowing what a good job you did here on earth and all the people's lives you touch. And don't get caught with those rubber bands up there in heaven, you might get in trouble........love you every day. God bless you Bobbi, you made his heart sing and you did the best job any wife could do taking care of my father, he loved you so. And Jake , thank you for being such a good son to him, don't know how we would have done it without you.  Love my family very much and my prayers are always with you......love Lynda

I am truly sorry to hear about brother Rex passing, he open his heart and his home and Sis Bobbi to myself. He and Pastor Hart were one of a kind and I tell my kids and grand kids the stories that I learn from them, If you will just take a moment and listen you will never know what you might hear that could help you years later!
God bless you Sis Bobbi Love ya much.
Clifford White & Family

there are no words to express my sorrow cus this world lost a great man  i have known bro rex for 39 yrs and he has surely been a blessing in my life and i know we didnt meet by accident all those years ago that had to be the good lord watching out for me and my family  now hes in heaven resting and telling stories i have no doubt and my mom is right there listening god bless you bobbie

his Great legacy shall carry on forever! let us rejoice in his well run race.
Rev c hudson

great friend great guy, sorry for the loss

I was shocked to hear the Bro. Rex had passed this morning.  He was a great man of God and a blessing and inspiration to many around the world. He has blessed me many times as I heard him minister. Truly Earth is poorer and Heaven is a little richer with his passing.  My deepest condlences to Pastor Bobby and the entire family from myself and the entire Barr family.

Keeping the entire Gwaltney family and church family lifted in prayer. Stephanie Hopkins & Family, Detroit, MI

Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire Gwaltney family. Pastor Rex was a man of God. He was a great pastor.  I loved him like a father. I know that he is with the Lord in Heaven.  Thank you for the many years of teaching and preaching the pure word of God. You will be missed my Pastor.

i want to express my deepest condolences. Brother Rex was such a big part of my family. When my grandma Laura Dunn passed away in June he drove all the way to Milwaukee to do the service. They were such great friends. He was a great man and will truly be missed. At least he will will some great company.

On behalf of Ebony, Penny, and myself, we offer our condolences to Sis. Bobby and family members.  We also want to thank God for the life and ministry of Pastor Rex. He made an indelible impact on the life of the members of Liberty Temple Church, and others around the world. He will be remembered fondly, and missed significantly. He was my friend and Pastor.
Grace to all. Bro. Kenny.

What a reunion Heaven is having now! Pastor Rex was such a blessing to me and especially my father, Tom Taylor. Our prayers and thoughts are with Sister Bobbi and the family.

Rev. Gwaltney was a generous man.  He was always giving to missions, to his congregation, Rev. Bobbi's congregation, and the Rockford congregation....just as a start.  He poured into our life and that of our children for years.  He was a blessing everywhere he went.  I can hear God say "Well done thou good and faithful servant.". Our love and prayers go out to Rev. Bobbi and Bro. Jimmy at this time and the two congregations.

Larry, Deb, Chad and Jennifer Burgess.  Rockford, Il

Pastor Rex, a great man of God, will truly be missed. Not only was he my pastor, he was like a father to my family. I send my love and prayers to the Gwaltney family.

Although it a sad time for all,we are  thankful to God to have been. under Pastor Rex Gwaltney Ministers for 33 years.A man who we respect and love dearly.He will forever be missed and remembered for his love for us.The Freeman Family sents their love and prayers to Sis. Bobbi and the Gwaltney Family,

Rest in peace Uncle Rex.  Thank you for all the great memories growing up.  Aunt Bobbi, Linda and Gary, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.  What a reunion there must have been among the Gwaltneys in heaven Sunday afternoon.

Rest in peace Uncle Rex.  You will be greatly missed.  Thank you for the great memories growing up.  What a reunion there must have been in heaven Sunday with the rest of the Gwaltney family.  Aunt Bobbi, Linda and Gary, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pastor Rex was truly blessing and inspiration to me and my family. He will truly be missed. May God continue to bless the people he has left behind.

Pastor Rex was a Great man of God, a man that loved God. Pastor Rex gone home to be with our heavenly father. Our prayers are with the family, Love you all... Charles, Helen, Brenda, Sonya, Tonya, Chrissy, Norman and Mary

So many people remember you as their preacher. To me, you are Uncle. I loved to hear that mischievous laugh you had when you, your brothers and sisters told stories about your childhood. I also remember getting myself into big trouble with you at the family reunion in Sadelia, Mo. It's funny now, but it wasn't then. I am so glad you are no longer suffering, and with our Lord, and family that has gone on ahead of you. What a Gwaltney Reunion there will be when we all get there!!!

Aunt Bobbi, Lynda and Gary, you are all in my prayers at this sad time.

I love you,

I am sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the words Jesus said to Martha: Your brother will rise. John 11:23 sarah watson/ohio

Precious memories of a precious friend and mighty Man of God...Our entire family sure loved you and Sister Bobbi. We will continue to uphold her in our prayers as we all wait for our name to be called!!! Thanks for my little boy and girl sitting on the park bench...they are in my front room. See you in heaven! 
Love, 
Sandi Ward

Rex was faithful to his calling and committed to the Gospel. His years of dedicated service attest to the diligence with which he pursued his ministry. I consider it a privilege to have known him. We extend our prayers to his family and congregations, and celebrate a life well-lived.

December 19, 2012

Pastor Rex was definitely a man of God. Pastor Rex was a Great Leader/Preacher/Teacher/Believer and Faithful, and because of his teaching I can truly say that is why I am bless and have grown Spiritually.

We were saddened to hear of his passing.  I only met Rex 2 times, but he left a very lasting impression.  All our thoughts & prayers...

God rest his soul and take him in your arms for eternity.  Rex was a cousin to me, Kenneth Louthian,and he will be missed by his family so very much.and by those who knew him.

Is thinking where should I start..Bishop Rex was more than a Bishop to me..He was a father, mentor & friend..You will be truly missed..Gone but not forgotten ..My prayers are with the entire family..Love you all...Bridget Farrow-Rodriquez & Family..

Brother Rex- tonight I'm remembering how Dads largest watermelon mysteriously went missing from the garden, of course we were inocent.  Remember when we decided to find out what fried frog tasted like however only the legs were left to cook after you shot it with that rifle.  
Your years on earth seem to have passed so quickly.  The cancer is no more. Rest Now!  
Love you, Clydie

I'll never forget all the great times I had with Bro Rex and my Dad at conventions and campmeetings. Laughing and listening to all the great stories they shared. I'll never forget the great words of encouragement that Bro Rex spoke to our family after we lost our dad.He always had a word of Faith and Encouragement. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Thinking about you all...Thank you Bobbi for loving and taking care of my Uncle Rex.  I'm so glad we all got to see each other in Missouri a couple of years ago.  My prayers and thoughts are with you....Chris Ottley

Our prayer are with the family in time of need! Eula Wright, Patricia Freeman, Janice Beckley, James Jr. Wright and Anthony Wright.
The Wright Family, Phoenix, AZ

I met Bro. Rex as a teenager at the old Souls Harbor in Dallas over 40 year ago. He always had a kind and encouraging Word For us young Preachers. He was a mentor and friend and a blessing to the Kingdom. His faith was always unshakeable, his love for Pastors,  and  Missionaries  was seen in his heart and generosity. You will be missed my Friend!

My friend and pal for 52 years was one of the greatest men I have ever known. Sometimes he would sing the blues if he thought I got the best end of a trade. Bro. Rex I am going to miss you and know that we will continue to pray for Bobbie and the rest of your family. When we meet around the throne be sure to bring a guitar maybe we can do some trading. Love ya man. Bro. Irvin. McCorkle

Brother Rex was the greatest man of God I have ever been associated with other than our Pastor, Rev. Ralph L. Hart.  He was a great mentor and friend.  When everyone else forgot I existed, he called me once a week to check on me and allowed me to have revivals at his church in Milwaukee to keep me encouraged.  Brother Rex will be deeply missed by myself and Liberty Temple Church in Detroit.  Our prayers and condolences go out to Sister Bobbi and the family.  Love, Pastor Dennis Gardner and the Liberty Temple Church family

Words cannot do justice in describing Bishop Rex C. Gwaltney for his was more than a bishop, greater than a pastor, a father when you needed one, a friend at all times, a ready workman who tirelessly labored in the faith. Bishop will forever be missed and remembered for his love and the mark he left on this old world.  The Austin family sends their love, prayers, and deepest condolences to the entire Gwaltney family and his loving wife, and the churches he so cherished.  May you rest in the love and wisdom Bishop left with us all.

Dear Friend, I'll miss you at Camp Meetings, Missionary trips, coming by to preach for our church and preaching for you at yours. I'll miss the phone calls on Sunday afternoon. But every day I'll look at the little things you did, like the note you left on my windshield, the rocks you put in my pocket, the replica of a $1,000,000 bill you gave me. However, what I have always held dear are the words you spoke into my life that will remain alive forever. Tell Heaven “Hello” for all of us and we'll be seeing you soon.

An amazing man, pioneer, trailblazer, preacher, pastor, singer, but probably the best word to describe Bro. Rex is the word "friend". He impacted mine and my families life.  Love you Bro. Rex.

Bro Rex will be greatly and sadly missed by us and so many people that he has touched through the years.  He is one of our Spiritual Hero's of the Faith.  I will miss his weekly phone calls and the times we spent on the mission fields together, as well as with him and his church family in Milwakee.  Our prayers go out to Sis Bobbi and Family, as well as both church families in Milwakee and Cleveland.  We love you Our Friend and Brother our peace is that you are in our future. Kirk and Janelle

Oh Brother Rex,,,,, you will sorely be missed.... 
Pastor Bobbi are hearts go out to you and the family... Brother Rex was such a blessing to Dennis and myself and our church..... I was speaking of him on Sunday and how he blessed our church and family so much... What a wonderful man. My kids loved listening to him tell his stories,, priceless...

All our love,
Bobbie Jo, Dennis, Duncan & Bailey White

BRO.REX WAS A LOVED &RESPECTED MAN OF GOD,I LEARNED A LOT FROM HIM &AM HONOREDTO HAVE HAD HIM AS A FRIEND.I BELIEVE HE HAS A LOT OF STARS IN HIS CROWN.PRAYERS ARE WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS.PAT HICKS MAYNARD AR.

God Bless to Family: Sis. Bobbi, Bro. Jimmy, Linda, Gary, & Karen. God Bless the Home-Going of my Pastor,and Spiritual Father, who birthed me out in Intercessory Prayer. Love,from the Wright Family: Sis. Eula Wright, James, Anthony, Patricia, & Janice

Although it is a sad time for all, I am thankful to God that this man of God went on to his rewards. My prayers are with family and friends as they celebrate his life. I met him many years ago through my pastor at that time, Dr. McClintock, Sr.  Debbie Dodson, Loves Park

Many fond and humorous memories of Pastor Rex...during my years of living in Rockford, IL...many lessons learned from his thought provoking messages...thoughts and prayers with those who have been left behind..

When Dr. McClintock received the news of Pastor's Homegoing he stated "My Bishop and friend for over 50 years has gone to his reward".    Memories beyond words.  A Pastor full of compassion and love for people.  His dedication to the work of the Lord was unmeasurable.   Our prayers go out to the church in Milwaukee and Cleveland as a true Soldier of the Cross has gone home.  Our love and prayers to family, church and friends still on the journey to join Pastor Rex on that great reunion day.   God bless.   Doc/Char McClintock

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Bishop Rex Connell Gwaltney

29 August, 1930 – 16 December, 2012

Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home

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