Rick Gene Perian

Rick Gene Perian, age 70, passed Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home in Delano, TN. Rick served in law enforcement as a police officer in Etowah and a Detective in Polk County; he also served in the National Guard. Rick was a known Jokester and was always good for a laugh. He spent time in his garden and his chickens, but most of all he loved his grandkids, they were his life.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Sanford and Ellen Perian; daughter, Natasha Perian; brothers, James Perian and Tommy Perian.

He is survived by his wife, Penny Perian of Delano; son, Mark (Sheri) Riggs of Athens; grandchildren, Tiffany (Seth) Widdis of Etowah; Taylor Bledsoe of Cleveland and Gavin Riggs of Athens; great grandchildren, Hunter and Logan Widdis of Etowah and Teagan Brewer of Cleveland; siblings, Brenda (Laurence) Stewart of Delano, Chester (Joann Perian of Etowah, Winston (Judy) Perian of Etowah and Donna Freeman of Cleveland; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with service to follow at 8:00 p.m. Reverend Robbie Hatcher officiating. Rick will be laid to rest at Delano Cemetery Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in Delano Cemetery.