Kingsport, TN
Jerry Parton
Jerry Parton, age 74 of Kingsport, TN passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 at his home. Mr. Parton was born August 25, 1936 in Montezuma, ID to the late John Lewis Parton and Clessie McGinnis Parton. He has resided in Kingsport since 1991. Jerry was a retired U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1973 and in 1986 he retired from Anixter Wine & Cable. He was a father figure to many children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Alice Cox, son Jerry Parton, Jr., and one brother Billy Lewis Parton.
Survived by his wife Mary Parton of 54 years and very much in love, daughters Teresa Parton of Kingsport, Pam Flitton of Austin, TX, son Samuel Boyd Parton of Lenoir, NC.
Grandchildren Alan Parton, Mary Ann Birks, Matthew Daniels, James & Samantha Parton, Joseph Futton and Sarah Ann Parton, five great-grandchildren, several nieces & nephews, two brothers Ronald Boyd Parton and Eddie Parton both of Springfield, MO and one sister Bonnie Kennemer of Kansas.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at the VA Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion, Hammond Post #3,Gate City Post #265 and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 979.
Please visit our website at www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence to the Parton family.
East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Parton family.
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