- For a time, he was one of the ministers who served on the board of Jim Bakker's PTL organization as it tried to regroup after Bakker resigned in early 1987 amid a sex scandal.
- By 1970 his syndicated program appeared on more TV stations in America than any other program and eventually reached more than 600 stations.
- Four children: Rex Jr., Don, Charles and Elizabeth.
- His sister preceded him in death.
- Was admired by Elvis Presley. When Presley died, Humbard spoke at his funeral.
- Former itinerant preacher whose televangelism ministry once reached more parts of the globe than any other religious program.
- Son of itinerant preacher A.E. Humbard and Martha Bell Childers Humbard.
- Named by 'U.S. News & World Report' as "One of the Top 25 Principle Architects of the American Century" (Dec., 1999).
- Officiated Elvis Presley's funeral (1977).
- Was physically healthy and physically active until his death at age 88.
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