Sammy Ray Parton, age 82, died Sunday January 1, 2017. A native of Bryson City, NC. Mr. Parton was the son of the late Ed and Stela Parton. Mr. Parton was preceded in death by his children Kenny Richmond, Barbara DeHart, Linda DeHart, and Eddie Parton.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 4, 2017 at Smith Memory Chapel at 4:00pm. Burial will follow at Barrow Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Jeff Long will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-8pm at the funeral home.
Survivors include children; Gene, Danny, and Don Richmond, Joe DeHart, Sammy Parton, and Diane Hogsed; brothers; Harold and Danny Parton; sisters; Louise Dyer, Elta Caulder, Dot Dyer, Peggy Houston, Jessie Brendle, and Brenda Stephens; 24 Grandchildren and a number of Great Grandchildren.
Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has arrangements.
