Lloyd Ray Parton, age 86, of Seymour passed away Friday, May 7, 2010.
Born in Bradley County, he was raised in Pitman Center, but lived most of his life in the Seymour area. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Seymour and of the Liberty Sunday School class. Ray worked for many years in general construction for Waters and Johnson Construction Co. Later, he served in several capacities in maintenance at Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy (King's Academy), from where he retired. In retirement, Ray was an enthusiastic hiker, logging many miles in the Smoky Mountains with the Retired Citizens of the Smokies Hiking Club. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work.
Ray especially enjoyed time spent visiting with family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Leotta Parton; wife of 57 years Sue Shelley Parton; Survivors: two sons; and two brothers, Frank and Ben Parton.
Courtesy of:
Atchley Funeral Home
122 Peacock Court
Seymour, TN
US 37865
Born in Bradley County, he was raised in Pitman Center, but lived most of his life in the Seymour area. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Seymour and of the Liberty Sunday School class. Ray worked for many years in general construction for Waters and Johnson Construction Co. Later, he served in several capacities in maintenance at Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy (King's Academy), from where he retired. In retirement, Ray was an enthusiastic hiker, logging many miles in the Smoky Mountains with the Retired Citizens of the Smokies Hiking Club. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work.
Ray especially enjoyed time spent visiting with family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Leotta Parton; wife of 57 years Sue Shelley Parton; Survivors: two sons; and two brothers, Frank and Ben Parton.
Courtesy of:
Atchley Funeral Home
122 Peacock Court
Seymour, TN
US 37865
Lloyd Ray Parton, age 86, of Seymour passed away Friday, May 7, 2010.
Born in Bradley County, he was raised in Pitman Center, but lived most of his life in the Seymour area. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Seymour and of the Liberty Sunday School class. Ray worked for many years in general construction for Waters and Johnson Construction Co. Later, he served in several capacities in maintenance at Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy (King's Academy), from where he retired. In retirement, Ray was an enthusiastic hiker, logging many miles in the Smoky Mountains with the Retired Citizens of the Smokies Hiking Club. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work.
Ray especially enjoyed time spent visiting with family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Leotta Parton; wife of 57 years Sue Shelley Parton; Survivors: two sons; and two brothers, Frank and Ben Parton.
Courtesy of:
Atchley Funeral Home
122 Peacock Court
Seymour, TN
US 37865
Born in Bradley County, he was raised in Pitman Center, but lived most of his life in the Seymour area. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Seymour and of the Liberty Sunday School class. Ray worked for many years in general construction for Waters and Johnson Construction Co. Later, he served in several capacities in maintenance at Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy (King's Academy), from where he retired. In retirement, Ray was an enthusiastic hiker, logging many miles in the Smoky Mountains with the Retired Citizens of the Smokies Hiking Club. He also enjoyed gardening and yard work.
Ray especially enjoyed time spent visiting with family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Leotta Parton; wife of 57 years Sue Shelley Parton; Survivors: two sons; and two brothers, Frank and Ben Parton.
Courtesy of:
Atchley Funeral Home
122 Peacock Court
Seymour, TN
US 37865
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