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.
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Phyllis Barnes Wright
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Vickie and family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I will always remember all of you, growing up together and being friends.. A lot of memories and love were shared. I hope your sweet Mama is doing well. Thinking of her I remember her loving smile and sweet spirit.
May God grant you peace through this difficult time.
Love you all,
Phyllis
Diane Spence
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
We are so so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family at this difficult time. I have such sweet memories of going to church together and all the fun we had going to Dogpatch, Silver Dollar City, Shepherd of the Hills and shows in Branson and just being together. We consider you family. We are sorry we can’t be there tomorrow to show our support. We love all of you!! Curt and Diane Spence
Sam & Mary Cecil
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family. He was a good man who will be missed.
Susan Parton
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
My prayers are with you all. Love you all Susan
Della Long
Monday, May 13, 2024
He was a great addition to our church at Western Grove. We all loved him and will miss him. We know he is walking with his loved ones that greeted him at the Pearly Gates.
Dana Davis
Monday, May 13, 2024
We are praying for all of you at this time. Dana (Roberts) Davis
Bro.Ivy and Brenda Ellis
Monday, May 13, 2024
To The Parton Family,
John was a member of our Church, Temple Baptist Church in Benton,Ar for a few years. He was a dear man who truly loved the Lord and the members of our Church. He kept us laughing at our fellowship meals, he was so friendly to all of us and always spoke to visitors who came to our Church. We were sad when he moved, we knew we were going to miss him. We tried to keep in touch by phone and cards. God Bless Each of you and asking the Lord to be with you in a mighty special way! He is with the Lord who he Praised and sang about.
Love and Prayers,
Bro. Ivy and Brenda Ellis
Pastor of Temple Baptist and Pastors Wife