Perry Wayne Earnhardt

Perry was a generous soul; he would offer you anything that he had and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

What else do you say about a man who loved his family and friends so dearly? He loved them almost as much as he loved an ice cold beer and riding down a good 'ole dirt road. Perry was infamous for his hugs, his laughs, his crazy sayings and he’ll forever be known as “Cowboy” to everyone who met him. Perry drove trucks for most of his life and then drove his family crazy for the remainder. Perry was a unique person; he never met a stranger and will truly be missed by everyone he encountered.

In the words of Uncle Perry - “You know I love you, don’t ya”

Perry was predeceased by his mother and father, Martha and Bill Earnhardt, his wife, Luanne Earnhardt, and his sister, Sharon Cotton. Survived by his stepson, Eddie Dial, sister, Dawn Earnhardt Hartness (Danny), brother, Ricky Earnhardt (Myra) and several nieces and nephews. Perry is also survived by his aunt, Lynn Coughenour (Paul) and uncle, L.A. Earnhardt (Jimmie) of Salisbury, North Carolina.

There will be a private family service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Rowan County Animal Shelter, 160 Adoption Way, Salisbury, NC 28146.

The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dunbarfuneralhomedevine.com for the Earnhardt family.