NORFOLK, Neb. -- It was a day of stories, remembering and emotions as friends and family honored northeast Nebraska music legend Jim Casey on Friday.

Casey was a nationally known entertainer and songwriter born in Norfolk. He had been a professional songwriter since he was a teenager, signing with Gold Dust Music, based in Memphis, Tennessee, and a member of the Nebraska rock band The Smoke Ring.

A move to Nashville, Tennessee preceded writing deals with Jack Music, Inc., as well as Welk Music and Universal Music.

Casey died on Saturday.

After a memorial walk on Thursday, Casey was again honored on Friday, with friends and family sharing speeches, photos and music.

"Our lives were changed by Jim in a good way," said Casey's son, Matt. "Jim, thank you for being my friend, my father and my hero."

His songs were recorded by country artists Charlie Pride, Bobby Bare, Sammi Smith, Waylon Jennings, and The Oak Ridge Boys.

Pop and folk artist Ritchie Havens recorded two of Casey's songs for the Miami-produced movie Sealed With a Kiss.

He also wrote Fade Away for legendary blues artist Albert Collins, as well as over fifty other songs recorded by various artists.

Among Casey's own recordings is the classic CD, Blue Oasis, which garnered national airplay for him after it's re-release in 2010.

Watch the whole funeral below.