Michael E. Rector, 79 of Hillsboro, passed away Wednesday November 13, 2019.
Mike was born May 28, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by Walter Stiner, Virginia Holt Rector, Harvey Rector, one brother, Jim Rector, and one sister, Linda Lowe.
Mike was a member of the Union Church of Christ. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Time Warner after 35 years of service. He was Highland County Commissioner for six years, member of the Hillsboro Rotary Club, served on the board of Samaritan Outreach, and was active in the Emmaus Community.
Mike is survived by his wife Peggy D. Walker-Rector; two daughters, Laura (Ken) Buehner of Akron and Shari Rector of Maryland; three sons, Bob (Maryann) Rector of Idaho, John (Melissa) Gillespie of Winchester, and Mick Gillespie of Hillsboro; brothers Greg (Lonna) Rector of Akron, and Brian Rector of Key West, Florida; and ten grandchildren.
Military Rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard will be held 12:00pm Saturday November 16, 2019 at the Union Church of Christ, 3021 North Taylorsville Road, Hillsboro, OH. 45133. Funeral services will be held immediately following Military Rites.
Friends may call at 10:00am Saturday November 16, 2019 until the time of service at the Union Church of Christ.
Donations may be made to the Union Church of Christ.
The Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements, where you may sign our online guest book at
www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com
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