Claude Ira Parton's Obituary
Claude Parton, 59, formerly of Unionville, Missouri, passed away at the Sullivan CountyHospital in Milan, Missouri, on Friday, September 20, 2024. Claude had been a resident of theMilan Health Care Center in Milan for about four years.
Claude Ira Parton was born in Wichita, Kansas, on May 5, 1965, the son of Clint "Cotton"Lewis and Elizabeth (Kellison) Parton. Claude graduated from Lathrop High School where hewas active in the Special Olympics, participating in all the events possible and bringing homeseveral ribbons. He enjoyed riding his bicycle and helping coach his nephews in baseball. Healso liked to play catch with the boys. Claude had a large collection of football and baseballcards. He liked to do karate and loved to fish for bass as well as do Macramé.
Claude is survived by his mother, Liz Parton, of Unionville, Missouri as well as twosisters, Cherie Parton of Centerville, Iowa, and Christina Parton of St. Joseph, Missouri; abrother, Clint Parton of St. Joseph, Missouri; and a half-sister, Sandy Deal. Six nephews alsosurvive: Micheal Hoskins, Kyle Hoskins, Jarvis Kennebeck, Christphor Parton, Kenyon Parton,and Trey Parton; an uncle, Dean Kellison; a great nephew, Quiency Hoskins; and a great nieceEvelyn Kennebeck.
Claude was preceded in death by his father, Cotton Parton, and his grandparents, Iraand Ferne Kellison.
A Celebration of Life for Claude Parton will be at a later date. Memorials are suggestedto the family and may be entrusted with Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27 th St.,Unionville, MO 63565.
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