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Eric Persinger Obituary

Eric Steven Persinger, 41, Brownstown, died at 10:52 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, at his residence.
He was born April 26, 1971 in Anderson, Ind. to Steve (Jana) Persinger of Andrews, Ind. and Karen (Paul) Barnes Henderson of Norman, Ind.
Mr. Persinger was an EMT and firefighter and nurse assistant in Sheridan, Ind.
Other survivors include son, Nicholas Anthony Persinger of Sheridan, Ind.; brother, Cole Persinger of Andrews, Ind.; sisters, Amber Henley of Columbus, Ind., Sarah Persinger of Converse, Ind., and Emma Persinger of Andrews, Ind.; nieces and nephews, Brooklyn Henley, Jake Henley, and Lila Pierce; and grandparents, Melvin and Elona Barnes of Medora, Ind.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at Hague Funeral Home, Medora, Ind., with Rev. Robert Persinger officiating. To comply with Mr. Persinger's wishes, cremation was chosen and burial of his ashes will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Brownstown, at a later date.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service at Hague Funeral Home, Medora.

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Published by The Jackson County Banner from Jan. 3 to Jan. 10, 2013.

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Scott Craw

January 7, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to Steve and his family. Sorry I didn't hear about this earlier.

Linda Reynolds-Proffit

January 6, 2013

My condolences and prayers for the family. May God be with you and yours.

Annette Marlow

January 4, 2013

My heart is so sad for Nick and for Erics family, Eric was a good father when Nick was a baby. We will make sure he has good memories.

January 4, 2013

My heart is with you. God bless you. Rest in peace Eric. My prayers are with the family. Bev

January 4, 2013

My heart is broken today,for my self and my son(Nick). Eric will be missed by both of us. But, he will live long in our memories and conversations for years to come. Pray for Nick's strength. Holly

January 4, 2013

Our prayers are with you. God be with you and rest in peace Eric.

Pamela Barger

January 3, 2013

May God bless you, our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow.

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