He was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late Herbert and Melvina Parton. His grandson, Louis; siblings, HJ Parton and Janice White precede him in death.
Ronald was a 1967 graduate of Tyner High School. He was a Welder by trade and was proud to be a part of Local Union #43 Plumbers and Steamfitters since December 6, 1968. His hobbies included gambling and fishing. He will be greatly missed.
In the words of Ronnie, “A tip from me: Don’t play leap frog with a unicorn.”
Left behind to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 34 years, Diana Parton; children, Candace Wilson (Eric), Rose Tackett (Josh Phillips), Dawn “Becky” Bedell (Ray), Teasha Volz (Rob), Tonja Parton, Tracy Foote (DeWayne); grandchildren, Christopher Foote, Cameron Avery, Whitney Durham, Dakota Miller, Eric Wilson Jr., Hailey and Hannah Filipkowski, Alexander Wilson, Logan Volz, Emily Wilson, Isabella Volz, Kaylee Bedell, McKinley Tackett; great- granddaughter, Skylynn Boutwell-Wilson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Funeral services to follow in the chapel at 3:00 pm. Interment will be at Plowman Cemetery.
Please share your thoughts and memories at: www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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