Rex David Gavin

Rex David Gavin, of Springfield, Virginia (Retired Air Force CMSgt) passed away on February 28, 2017.

He was born in Greenville, Mississippi to David and Dorothy Gavin on August 19, 1932. He joined the military at age 17. He served in Japan, France, Korea and Viet Nam as well as several locations in the U.S.

Rex met his bride in Chaumont, France, while stationed at Smoutier Air Force Base. He was married on March 8, 1958 to Fernande Voirin. He loved France where he and his wife built a vacation home and would return nearly every year to visit family and travel.

After leaving the Air Force, with 25 years of service, he went to work for the Government as the Special Assistant to the Director of Information Policies and Systems at HUD. He helped develop software that was utilized by banks and mortgage companies throughout the US. He received many awards for his achievements, but was very humble. He considered his greatest success to be taking care of his family.

While stationed in France, Rex had a sideline. He was a comedian and Master of Ceremonies for many famous personalities including Marcel Marceau and Johnny Halliday. He also had a wonderful voice and enjoyed singing at church.

Rex was a very generous man. He gave to many organizations to include Shriners Hospital for Children, the Cheyenne River Indian Outreach for Children, and Wounded Warriors. He paid special attention to children’s organizations. Rex was also a member of the Republican Party and donated avidly to that organization as well.

Rex is survived by his wife of nearly 59 years; his daughters Angelique and Daniele, grandchildren, Erik Hansen and wife Sarah, and Patrick Moran, great-grandchildren, Zachary and Cora Hansen. He also leaves behind Glenn and Raechel Ashe, his dearest friends.

A service will take place at Demaine Funeral Home, Springfield, VA, Monday, March 6, 2017 at 11 a.m. The burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, please donate your gift to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, in his memory.

Arrangements under the direction of Demaine Funeral Home, Springfield, VA.