Funeral services for Perry Nay Hearnsberger, 46, of Longview, Texas, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Longview, with Pastor Tommy Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Delamar Cemetery in Manning, Arkansas.

Mr. Hearnsberger passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010. The family will receive friends today, September 10, 2010, from 6-8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Perry was born on August 6, 1964, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to John Roy and Joan Hearnsberger. He was a loving and devoted father, husband, brother, mentor and friend to many. Perry never met a stranger and was known for his contagious smile and love for life. He loved fishing, hunting, riding four wheelers and playing in the mud. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Perry was preceded in death by his father, John Roy Hearnsberger.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Melanie Hearnsberger; his sons, Brandon Hearnsberger and Jackson Hearnsberger; his daughter, Jordan Hearnsberger; his mother and stepfather, Joan and Jerald Friday; and his brothers, Terry Ray Hearnsberger, Kerry Jay Hearnsberger and Berry Vay Hearnsberger; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and out-laws.