Jan. 10, 1956 - Nov. 23, 2014 McCOOK, Neb. -- Rex Douglas Solomon, resident of McCook, passed peacefully to a new life free of disease and pain on Nov. 23, 2014. A celebration of Rex's life is scheduled with family and friends on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, 2 p.m. at McCook Congregational Church in McCook with the Rev. Steve Bales officiating. Rex was born to Jack and Vicki Solomon in McCook on Jan. 10, 1956. He grew up in McCook, and is survived by his sisters, Debra Khouri of Oriental, North Carolina, and Deanna Carroll of Granbury, Texas, and brother, JB Solomon of Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was married 20 years to Carla (Hall) Solomon with whom he had two children, Barrett Solomon, recently married to Janae Harris and Cheney Solomon, soon-to-be married to Trevor Maddox. His wife Carla was lost to cancer in 2002. Rex is survived by his second wife of nine years, Tammy (Ruf) Solomon. Rex often said that God had given him two wives with angel's wings to love and care for him through his joys and pain. Those of us privileged to know these ladies say it is true! Rex was a member of McCook Masonic Lodge No. 135 and York Right Bodies. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of McCook and a delegate for the Red Willow Republican Party. He had a passion for liberty, freedom and the values that make America great. He felt his greatest achievement was the raising of Barrett and Cheney into honest, hard-working, capable and kind-hearted adults who will live their lives fired by a passion for life and the seeking of truth in all things... as did Rex. One of his greatest joys was attending his son's wedding last summer... and his greatest disappointment is missing Cheney's wedding this summer. He took pleasure in simple things... helping a friend, having his dog at his side, planting trees and gardens and seeing them grow, sighting in rifles and sharing laughs and beers with friends. Rex did not fear death. Due to his faith and near-death experiences, he knew it to be a passage to a better life than we know here. He spoke often of the joy of his reunion with his family members and friends who have gone before him... especially his high school buddies, lost in the tragic auto accident of Rex's high school years. Rex is dearly loved by family and friends who shared the ups and downs of his life. He will be greatly missed... even as they celebrate his new pain-free life. Per his wishes, Rex's remains were cremated. Rex requests that in lieu of flowers, a memorial fund be established in his name to be dispersed to various causes dear to his heart. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.