Joe Rex Janes Jr., 58, of Vandalia, IL, died on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his home. Masonic Rites will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL . Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Miller Funeral Home in Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Shriners Hospitals for Children and/or Donor's Choice . He was born on Wednesday, January 14, 1953, in Vandalia, IL, the son of Joe Rex and Patricia Aileen (McKeithan) Janes. He was an Officer for Illinois Department of Corrections, a member of Temperance Lodge #16 A.F. & A.M. of Vandalia, IL. He loved family, friends, cars and his birds He is survived by a Brother:Jeff Janes, Lee's Summit, MO and Sister: Paula Schneider & Leroy, Saint Elmo, IL . Preceded in death by his parents