Paul Norman Rector Obituary
The passing of Paul Norman Rector (Dix, Illinois), born in Mount Vernon, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 21, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul Norman Rector to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Rector and Minnie Rector. He is survived by: his wife Linda Rector of Kell, Illinois; his children, Dinah Owen (Darrell) of Kell, Cris Rector of Centralia, Rich Rector (Gwen) of Bloomington, Shelia Byrd (Tim) of Evansville and Andy Rector (Karla) of Centralia, Illinois.; his grandchildren, Justin Owen, Matt, Haley Owen, Courtney Owen, Mackenzie Rector, Reid Rector, Ashley Byrd, Nathan Byrd, Maggie Byrd, Braden Rector, Drake Rector and Jaxon Rector; his siblings, Jo Alice Walker of Mt. Vernon, Shirley Huff of Elkville, Illinois, Wilford Rector, Donald Rector, Wilma Larson, Thelma Rector, Roberta Gaskins, Carol Maller and Mary Kay Sumner; and his grandson Stephen Bradford. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to Zion Grove Cemetery, or to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to the Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830.
