Rex Stamper, 70 of Paducah died January 1, 2011 at his residence.
Mr. Stamper was a retired Professor of English with the University of Southern Missippi.
Surviving are his wife, Anita Miller Stamper; three daughters, Shand and Briana Stamper of Paducah and Kelly Lou Peace of northern Kentucky; one brother, Barry Stamper, three grandchildren and three nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Juanita Applegate Stamper and one sister, Sue Stamper.