Perry Thomas Rariden

Mr. Perry Thomas Rariden passed away early Sunday morning, November 3, 2013, at his Farmington residence at the age of 79 years, 5 months & 17 days. Perry was born on May 16, 1934, in Farmington, and was the son of Perry A. Rariden and Lulu E. 'Haney' Rariden. Also preceding-in-death were : a daughter, Pamela Sue Rariden (Oct. 23, 2004), and a sister, Dorothy Puckett.

Perry was a longtime faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Farmington, and ran the school score board at St. Joe Gym for many years.

Survivors Include : His wife, Nancy Sue 'Johnston' Rariden, of Farmington. 2 daughters, Kim Rapp, of Farmington & Lisa (Mrs. Joe) Arnold, of Farmington. 1 son, Keith (& Nancy) Rariden, of Farmington. 1 brother, Gary (& Nancy) Rariden, of St. Charles. 7 Grandchildren: Greg Rapp; Matthew (& Christina) Rariden; Katie (& Joshua) Wahlig; Kevin (& Kassie) Rariden; Jessica (& Ross) Asher; Justin Arnold & Jordan Arnold. Also surviving is a Great-Grandson, Noah "Bear" Asher.

Visitation : Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. Visitation Resumes : Thursday, 6:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass : Thursday, 10:00 a.m., November 7, 2013

at : St. Joseph Catholic Church, Farmington, with Fr. James Dyer officiating.

Interment follows at : New Calvary Parish Cemetery, Farmington

Memorials to : * St. Joe Athletic Association &/or * Masses