69-year-old Gary Lynn Cariens, of Fairfield, died Monday, May 10 at Wabash Christian Village in Carmi.
Gary was born September 10, 1951 at Rockford, Illinois to William Clifford and Edna (Hunley) Cariens.
Gary owned and operated Cariens Refrigeration and Electric in Fairfield for many years. Gary in his spare time enjoyed going hunting and archery. Gary was a member of the First Christian Church in Fairfield.
Gary is survived by his mother Edna Cariens of Fairfield; a son Jeffrey (Melissa) Cariens of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; two daughters Dalynne Nyiri of Avondale, Arizona and Whitney Cariens of Glendale, Arizona ; one sister Brenda (Keith) Baumann of Fairfield; one brother Bruce (Sarah) Cariens of Lubbock, Texas; also three grandchildren Alyssa (Daultyn) Grisham of Opdyke, Illinois, Chase Cariens of Mt. Vernon, and Paije Cariens of Glendale, Arizona.
Gary was preceded in death by his father Clifford Cariens, one sister Tammie Lucas, a son Chris Cariens also one granddaughter Kaylin Cariens.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, May 18 at 1:00 pm. Everyone is asked to go directly to the Cisne Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Wabash Christian Village. Memorial donations will be accepted at the graveside the day of the service or may be dropped off at at the funeral home.
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Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.