James Edward Parton, age 75 of Pace Florida, went to be with the Lord November 1, 2016. James resided at Santa Rosa Nursing Home for a short time fighting lung and brain cancer. Prior to his illness, he lived with his daughter, Lisa and son-in-law, Jerry. He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend to all who knew him and will be missed. Preceded in death by his father, Brownlow Parton and mother, Annie Parton. Survived by sisters, Linda Harrell, Elizabeth (Gerald) Newman, Marty Parton (John Stout), and Brenda (Michael) Anderson; brother, Brownlow Parton, Jr.; mother of children, Barbara Kerby; and friend, Woodrow Kerby. Family will receive friends on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at McCarty-Evergreen Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at Noon. Following the service, family and friends will proceed to Eastview Memorial Gardens for a graveside service. Pallbearers include: Scotty Walker, Elis Smith, Keith Caldwell, Steve Clifton, Eric Anderson, and Clint Valentine. Condolences may be offered at www.mccarty-evergreenfuneralhome.com.