Biography: Everett Martin Hathorn Jr., a longtime resident of Little Rock, died on June 9, 2012, after an extended illness. He was 82. Nicknamed ?Big E? for his large spirit and joy of life, Mr. Hathorn had a successful career as an insurance sales manager, overseeing and befriending salespeople throughout Arkansas for decades after moving to Little Rock in 1970. A baseball enthusiast, Mr. Hathorn was well-known at Ray Winder Field, where he kept the same box seats (row E7) for decades and entertained friends with his ability to tell colorful jokes and stories. He was on the board of directors of the Arkansas Travelers. Upon his retirement, Mr. Hathorn bought box seats at Busch Stadium and spent much of his summers watching the St. Louis Cardinals. A native of Hattiesburg, Miss., he graduated from Mississippi State University and also served in the Air Force. Mr. Hathorn was a loving father, a charismatic one of a kind and the world will never be the same without him. He is survived by his two sons, David Hathorn of Los Angeles and Clay Hathorn of Portland, Ore.; three grandchildren, Griffin Hathorn, Sofia Hathorn and Hazen Hathorn, all of Portland; a daughter-in-law, Sara Hathorn of Portland; and his former wife, Jo Ann Plunkett of Little Rock. The services will be private, but friends are invited to an open house at 7 Sonata Trail, Little Rock, Monday, June 18, 5 to 7 p.m. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.