ZACHARY REX A

LTC Rex A. Zachary was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/24/2016 at the age of 88.5
Boerne, TX
Date of Birth 04/05/1928
Served in the U.S. Air Force
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: BOERNE-Rex Arlen Zachary, 88, of Boerne, Texas, passed away on Sept. 24, 2016. Born in Lubbock, Texas, to Bessie Gross and Frank Allen Zachary, Rex was a high school thespian and cheerleader, graduate of Texas Tech University, member of the Texas Tech Wranglers, Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and post retirement was a pilot for Petroleum Helicopters International. He was a member of the VFW, volunteer for the Boerne Chamber of Commerce and was active in the Republican Party. Rex leaves behind his beloved bride of 64 years, Jeanne; brother, Max; children, Gilbert Wayne, SuAnne, and Dana; and grandchildren, Jerad, Meagan, and MargaretLauren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Vic and Worth. Loved and respected by those who knew him, Rex is now spreading his Silver Wings in the skies. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Vaughan's Funeral Home of Boerne, and services will be held at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW Post 688, P.O. Box 688, Boerne, TX 78006.

Burial information: Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX

This information was last updated 10/08/2016

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025