Alexander Rex Van Pelt, loving son of John and Sharon Van Pelt and beloved nephew of his aunt Donna Smith, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2016 at the age of 27. He graduated from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School and studied at the University of Maryland. Rex interrupted his college education to help take care of his elderly paternal grandmother so that her wish to remain in her home could be fulfilled. As a number of his friends have said, Rex helped people.
Rex will be remembered for his intelligence, kindness, humor, passion for playing the guitar and piano, and love of traveling. He will always be in our hearts.
The gravesite funeral will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Comfort Cemetery, located at 6600 South Kings Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306, where Rex will be buried next to his sister Katie.
Those who wish to visit Rex in advance of the burial are welcome to join the family any time between 11:00 a.m. and 12 noon on June 25 at Demaine Funeral Home, 520 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. 22314.