Obituary of Charles M. Parton

Springville – Charles M. Parton, Jr., 92, of Springville, died at 9:18 am on Monday, November 30, 2015 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born April 18, 1923, in Terre Haute, IN, he was the son of Charles M. Parton, Sr. and Goldie A. (Carey) Parton. He married Esther Eileen Nail on September 3, 1941 and she preceded him in death on July 10, 2012. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired as a union member brick layer and a farmer. He began raising and showing quarter horses in 1955. He was active in 4-H in Lawrence, Monroe and Greene Counties, where he supported the 4-H Horse and Pony Clubs at the Bar-P Ranch. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing country music. Survivors include a daughter, Wilma Marple and husband, Rodney, of Springville; a son, Michael Parton, of Springville; grandchildren, Brooke Parton, James Marple, David Marple and Alan Parton; great grandchildren, Lane Parton, Chrissy Robinson and Ashley Gagle. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sisters, Mary Ann Denlinger and Betty England; a son, Joseph Parton and daughter-in-law, Cathy Parton; a brother, Thomas Parton. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 5th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Jim Beery officiating. Burial will follow in Dishman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 4th and from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday, December 5th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.