of Saint Joe, AR

September 25, 1946 - May 11, 2024

Johnny Ray Parton, age 77, of St. Joe, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Harrison, Arkansas. He was born September 25, 1946, in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Elmer John and Juanita (Rea) Parton. Johnny was preceded in death by his father; his son, Timothy Parton; two granddaughters, Meghan Fraizer and Sophie Parton; and one brother, Larry Parton.

Johnny was a devoted minister for many years. He loved the Lord and his family wholeheartedly.

He is survived by his mother; one son, Matt Parton, of Saint Joe, Arkansas; one daughter, Marla Cohen, of Branson, Missouri; two sisters, Pam Henley of Benton, Arkansas and Vickie Parton-Hill of Benton, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Joshua Parton, Rhett Parton, Matthew Frazier and Haden Parton; several great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews and a host of family and friends that will dearly miss him.

Visitation was one hour before the service.

The funeral service was on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Bro. Bob Jackson officiating.

Burial was at Omaha Methodist Cemetery in Omaha, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Mike Roberts, Jack Newman, Keith Smith, Bob Carver, Gary Cummings, and Roger Breedlove.

Honorary pallbearers were Johnny's grandsons.


Memorials may be made to The Sanctuary Shoppe, 126 West Stephenson Avenue, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com