Rex Dorian Howton, age 77, passed away at home peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on 04/24/26.
Born on 12/02/48 in Birmingham, Alabama to H.G. and Edith Howton.
He is survived by his wife Brenda and children Stacy, Amanda, Amy (Jeremy), and Allan (Natalia). Along with Grandchildren Katie (Diego), Leila (Conner), Caleb, Camila, and Lily.
The woman who held his heart was his wife, Brenda. Their devotion to each other over the years was inspirational, especially to those who watched how they interacted and how much she loved and cared for him during his illness. The love of family reached out to include employees and associates of his company Dixie Exterminators, Inc. He was always up for another adventure, but his favorite pastime by far was creating and making memories with his family.
Rex enjoyed Building and Driving Race Cars, Model Trains, Reading, Walt Whitman Poetry, Food, Traveling, Movies, Music and of course the University of Alabama Football. Rex was a known perfectionist with a keen eye for art and design. He loved sports and played several including Semi-Pro Baseball, Alta & USTA Tennis, running. He was also a licensed pilot. In short, if it was fast and had an engine, Rex loved it!
In closing “The Dude Abides”
Services
Burial:
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
10:00 am
Room: Colubarium
Southern Cremations & Funerals Cheatham Hill- Marietta
1861 Dallas Highway SW,
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 637-1486
SouthernCremations.com







Rex and Brenda were like two peas in a pod always side by side in business and pleasure. Tennis was the ticket to my introduction to both of them. Brenda was Rex’s coordinator for Dixie and friends. I was an former employee,fellow horticulture classmate (North Metro Tech) and doubles partner.We enjoyed many road trips to botanical gardens , plays and restaurants including Savanna ghost tours and the Biltmore Estate with Rex always in the driver’s seat getting us to our destinations safely and “quickly “. Rex was truly the “King of the Court” and a kind and sharing friend who will be sorely missed by all that knew and worked with him . Sincerely, Ron & Diane Mercure