Richard Ernest Rey Sr.

Richard Ernest Rey Sr., 56, of Monett, passed way Aug. 25, 2021 in Springfield with his family by his side. Rey was born Jan. 5, 1965 in Highland, Calif. to Ralph and Evelyn Rey, of San Bernadino, Calif. Survivors include his children, Nicholas, of Monett, Robert, of Cassville, Richard Jr,, of Monett, Daryl, of Cassville, and David, of Monett; step-children, Jimmie Dooley, of Pa., and Loretta Dooley, of Springfield; 13 grandchildren; brothers, Ralph and Tony Rey, San Bernadino, Calif.; sister, Tessie Valdivia, San Bernadino, Calif.; the mother of his children, Shirley Brown, of Monett, whom he knew for 50 years, and was married to for 25 years. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and friends.