Rex A. Whitecotton
- Visitation Dates and Times
Monday, September 21, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m.
- Visitation Location
Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL
- Service Date
Monday, September 21, 2026
- Service Time
11:00 a.m.
- Service Location
Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL
- Full Obituary
Rex A. Whitecotton, age 70, of Highland, IL died on August 10, 2026, at 2:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, IL.
Rex was born September 21, 1955, to Roy and Gladys (Followell) Whitecotton.
Rex and Kay met at WOW Camp in West Frankfort. Love at first sight - definitely shared socks! They both traveled different paths until Kay reached back out. On May 1, 1999, he married Kay Hundsdorfer Clark-Reedy Whitecotton, who survives.
Rex was born and raised in Herrin, IL. He graduated from Herrin High School and went to work in the Old Ben coal mines. After he moved to Highland he worked for Jet Aviation in the building maintenance shop.
Rex and Kay, along with Kay's parents, Don and Helen Hundsdorfer, traveled on motorcycles to many states, with Helen riding with Rex on most trips. Then Rex and Kay continued to travel on motorcycle(s) to the missed states, reaching their goal of all 50, and Canada.
Rex was a loving, caring man who liked his Miller Lite - but only after the ride - never during! He would help anyone with anything if he could. He will be missed by family and friends but mostly by his wife!
Survivors include:
Son - Tyler Whitecotton, Chicago, IL
Son - Derek (Vivi) Whitecotton, Sarasota, FL
Granddaughter - Camila Whitecotton
Step-son - Donald "DC" Clark, Pevely, MO
Step-daughter - Kaytlin (Dr. Benjamin Rogier, DDS) Reedy-Rogier, St. Louis, MO
Step-Grandson - Donald Leo Clark, Pevely, MO
Step-Granddaughter- Ella Rose Clark, Pevely, MO
Step-Grandson - Charles Vincent Rogier, St Louis, MO
Step-Grandson - Henry lan Rogier, St Louis, MO
He was preceded in death by:
Brother – Jerry Whitecotton (April 25, 2017)
Mother – Gladys Whitecotton (November 19, 2019)
Father – Roy Whitecotton (January 26, 2020)
Mother-in-law – Helen Hundsdorfer (November 17, 2014)
Father-in-law – Donald Hundsdorfer (April 24, 2016)
Rex's visitation and Celebration of Life will be held at the EvUCC Church, 2520 Poplar Street, Highland, IL, on September 21, 2026. Visitation from 9 to 10:45 am and the service will begin at 11:00 am.
Lunch will be provided by the Women's Guild following the service.
In lieu of flowers, plants, or other gifts memorials may be made to the family (payable to Kay Whitecotton) or the HACSM (Highland Food Pantry) and will be received at the church or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 1501 9th Street, Highland, IL 62249, who is serving the family.
