Denton Rex Thedford

September 29, 1958 – June 5, 1980

The body of Denton Rex Thedford, 21, southwest of Perry, was recovered from water at Perry Lake CCC park lake at 3:45 p.m Sunday to end a search that began Friday evening.

Thedford was born Sept. 29, 1958, in Perry, and grew up in the local area. He attended Perry schools and had been employed by Gene’s Roofing of Perry.

Among survivors are his father, Darrel Thedford, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; his mother, Mrs. Bill (Rose) Sager, Kenai, Alaska, who has been visiting here; two brothers, Dustin Thedford and Devon Thedford, both of Perry; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kemnitz, southwest of Perry, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thedford, Enid, formerly of Orlando.

Rev. Kenneth R. Cripps, pastor of Grace Tabernacle United Pentecostal church, will officiate at the Assembly of God church in Perry. Burial will be at Grace Hill cemetery. Memorial may be give to Teen Challenge Ministries, directed by Irvin Rutherford.