Rex E. Bigelow, age 78, of Troy, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy following an extended illness. He was born on October 19, 1934 in Buckland, Ohio to the late Elwood Bigelow and Gustie Barnes Bigelow. Rex is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jan Buck Bigelow whom he married on May 20, 1972. He is also survived by his children, Steve Sandy Hewitt Bigelow of Troy; Virginia Stephen Stuckey of Centerville; Michael Bigelow of Troy; Tom Robin Bigelow of Troy; Danny Bigelow of Troy; Phyllis Roger Proffitt of Quincy; and Kyle Lisa Bigelow of Troy; fifteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry Bigelow of Rockford, Ohio; sister-in-law, Willa Bigelow of Celina; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David and Dick Bigelow and grandson, Griffin Edward Bigelow. Rex was a member of the Troy Moose Lodge; Elks Lodge; Fraternal Order of the Eagles; the Troy Fish and Game; NRA; BPAA Bowling Proprietors Association of America. He served as Grand Marshall of the Troy Strawberry Festival Parade in 1995 and was Citizen of the Year in July, 2006. Rex was the owner of Troy Bowl. Services will be held at 7:00PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, Ohio. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00-7:00PM on Tuesday. The family will also receive friends following the service at the Troy Bowl. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donor's favorite charity.