Pastor Timothy J. Peria
Pastor Timothy J. Peria, 73, of Richwood, died Monday evening January 4, 2021 at the Riverside Methodist Hospital.
He was born December 22, 1947 in Ticonderoga, New York to the late Allen and Katherine (Garfield) Peria, he was also preceded in death by two sisters: Marilyn Hardy and Judy (Bob) Gough.
Tim served our country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He graduated from the Tennessee Temple University and was ordained in 1989. He became an associate pastor at Open Bible Baptist Church under the Leadership of Pastor George Riddell in Williamstown, New Jersey. In the fall of 1994, he became the Pastor at the Union Baptist Church north of Richwood and has pastored the people of the congregation ever since. Tim loved being a pastor, he cared for his people, whether they were in the church or out in the community, he loved bringing people to the Lord.
In his off time, Tim was known to enjoy some time on Indian Lake or Lake Erie, he loved fishing.
His family was so important to him, he cherished the time spent with his entire family. He really enjoyed cooking for them.
Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Joy Ann (Civalier) Peria, they were married September 19, 1970 in New Jersey. Also surviving are their children: Chris (Sonya) Peria of Marion and Julie (Daniel) Reed of Fieldale, Virginia.
Grandchildren: Izaya, Micah and Emma Joy Peria and Walker Reed
Siblings: Dan Peria of Minnesota and Nancy (Tom) Gibbard of Rutland, Vermont
Brother-in-law, Tom (Feree) Hardy of South Carolina
Public graveside services (everyone is welcome) will be held Saturday January 9, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Price Cemetery, Chris Peria and Daniel Reed will officiate. There will be Military Honors conducted by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095 and the U.S. Army.
There will be a Celebration of Life Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Union Baptist Church.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Union Baptist Church at 16623 St. Rt. 739 Richwood, Ohio 43344
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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