Rex Earl Leland, age 70 years, of Sunrise, FL, passed away on September 22 ,2017 after a lengthy struggle with his health. Born in Ionia, MI to Ralph and Vivian Leland. Rex is the beloved husband of Sandy Leland and dear father to Eric Leland, Kerre Leland, Venessa and her husband Matthew Goodnow and Melissa and her husband Fabius Rizk. Dear Grandfather to 9 grandchildren and loving brother to Carol and her husband Jim Tower. Rex is predeceased by his son Jeffrey Price. Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care, Univeristy Drive Chapel, Pembroke Pines, FL A memorial service will be held at a later time in Michigan.