When I am gone, release me, let me go; I have so many things in Heaven to see and do, you must not tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years. Charlie "Sonny Boy" Herndon Jr. transitioned from labor to reward Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Celebration of life: 2 p.m. Saturday at Serenity Funerals & Cremations. Interment: 10 a.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane B. Visitation: noon to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Survivors: His beloved wife, Prima F. Herndon; treasured sons, William Herndon (Ramona), Lester Herndon and Gregory Herndon (Martha); five adorable grandchildren; seven precious great-grandchildren; and a loving host of other family and friends.