James Rex Carswell, 92, of Selden, KS passed away on May 29, 2019 at the Sheridan County Health Complex. He was born on November 30, 1926, seven miles west of Selden, to Wylie Vinton and Mary Agnes (Geisenhener) Carswell.

Rex attended Violenta Grade School and then graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1944. He married Betty Thieler on June 6, 1946 in Selden, KS. Rex was baptized on February 17, 1974 at the Rexford Community Church. He was a famer / rancher until retiring in 2006. Rex was a member of the Rexford Community Church, Lions Club, Odd Fellows Lodge and the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed baseball, puzzles, golfing, hunting, fishing and playing cards and dominoes at the Red Barn.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Richie Perry and granddaughter, Kelli Marie Hofmeier.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Carswell of Selden, KS; sons: Vincent Harold Carswell and wife Peggy of Oberlin, KS and Daryl Eugene Carswell and wife Rita of Hays, KS; daughters: Terry Ruth Salter and husband Steve of McPherson, KS and Peggy Ann Dible and husband Robert of Menlo, KS; 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and two great great granddaughters, Brylee and Hadley.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Rexford Community Church. Burial will follow at Hawkeye Cemetery, Rexford. Visitation will be Friday, May 31, 2019 from 12:00 – 7:00 pm at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rexford Community Church. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com