Bobby Joe Rex, Jr. resided in Fort Smith, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 15, 1971, in Santa Rosa, California, to the late Bobby Joe Rex, Sr. and Judy Lea (Bailey) Rex. He was 53 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Farrell Bays.

B.J. was disabled. He loved his family very much and he was also loved by them.

He is survived by a sister, Dana Bays and husband Christopher of Fort Smith; a niece, Katie McMaster and husband John of Van Buren; two nephews, Kristopher Bays and wife Kristy of Van Buren and Nicolas Bays and wife Kadlyn of Fort Smith; and (18) great-nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.