WYOMING - Melvin Ray Hearn, Jr. passed away Thurs., July 18, 2013, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Ray had worked as a fork lift operator for Excel, Inc. in Dover, for the past 6 years. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, tattooing, and drawing. Ray was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Pearl and Earl Thorpe; and a cousin, Rodney Coppock. He is survived by his three children, Paige, Dylan, and Haley Hearn, all of Dover; his mother, Lou-wanna McNatt of Wyoming; He was blessed with having three fathers, Clarence McNatt, Melvin Ray Hearn, Sr., and Robert Erwin; two sisters, Angela Erwin of Hartly and Melissa Patterson of Magnolia; two brothers, Joseph McNatt of Dover and Brandon Hearn of Va.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Mon., July 22, 2013, in Pippin Funeral Home, 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Delaware Hospice, 911 South Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.