Joel Darrell Rather

Joel "Darrell" Rather, age 81 passed away February 23, 2019 in Nashville, Arkansas. He was born in Pisgah, Arkansas June 9, 1937 to the late Effie Jane Blakely Rather and Leslie Darrell Rather. Mr. Rather served in the Army for 5 and 1/2 years, also 3 years with the Army National Guard. He was a retired superintendent with Thomco inc., where he worked over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, his two brothers, Roston Terrell Rather; Ricky Ray Rather and wife Sheran; one sister, Bamer Darlene Craig and husband Beacher. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Rather of Delight, AR; three sons, Jimmy Rather and wife Vickey of Murfreesboro, AR; Lynn Rather and wife Cathy of Delight, AR; David Rather and wife Sylvia of Delight, AR; two sisters, Vicky Goodson and Opal Rather; one sister-in-law, Jane Rather; nine grandchildren; Joseph, Jonathan, Kristian, Peter, Rachel, Dalton and wife Haley, Dylan, Drew, Darla; seven great grandchildren; Brayden, Gerah, Carson, Aubrey, Kamry, Asher, Emma and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 Monday, February, 25, 2019 at Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. Funeral Service will be 2:00 Tuesday, February, 26, 2019 at Latimer Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. Graveside will follow at Delight Cemetery with Rev. Jim Henderson officiating, under the direction of Latimer Funeral Home. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joel Darrell Rather please visit our Sympathy Store.