Partain, Earl Earl Partain, 73, of Longview, was born June 29, 1933, in Tyler, and he passed away May 4, 2007, at his residence. A memorial visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007, at East Texas Funeral Home. Friends are invited to attend and reminisce. Arrangements for cremation are by East Texas Funeral Home of Longview. Earl was a longtime Longview resident. He was a retired engineer for Antalog Co. He loved golf and was a Baptist. Survivors include a sister, Shirley Parish of Tyler; stepson, Robby Pierce of Longview; and special friend and longtime companion, Charline Herriage of Longview. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 5/8/2007.