Obituary - William “Paul” Perrin

William “Paul” Perrin

William “Paul” Perrin, 73, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at his home in Richards, MO following a lengthy illness. Paul was born on September 1, 1943 in Schell City, MO to James Elmer Perrin and Gertrude Mavis (DeHart) Perrin. He married Elizabeth Murphy on April 6, 1973 in Miami OK and she survives of the home.

Paul graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1961. He operated Perrin Construction Co. for over 35 years until his retirement in 2006. He enjoyed traveling and going to Florida for the winters.

In addition to his wife Elizabeth he is survived by his children Linda Hays and her husband Gary, Parkville, MO, Mike Perrin and his wife Vicky, Nevada, and Paul Murphy and his wife Kerrie, Nevada; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; one brother, Jim Perrin and his wife Peggy, and one sister, Rosemary Ryan and her husband Bob both of Nevada; two step-sisters, Peggy Butler and Jean Francis and her husband Glenn, both of Nevada; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother David Perrin, and one step-sister Ida Spencer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, with Pastor Wayne Coble officiating. Interment will follow in Balltown Cemetery, Horton, MO. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the funeral home.

Those who wish may contribute in Paul’s memory to the Sheldon Methodist Church in care of Ferry Funeral Home.