of Harrison, AR

April 26, 1950 - February 7, 2024

Larry Wayne Parton, age 73, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Larry was born on April 26, 1950, in Harrison, the son of Elmer John and Juanita (Rea) Parton. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Debra Parton; a niece, Stephanie Doddridge and a nephew, Tim Parton.

Larry was a lifelong carpenter, an avid sports fan, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks and St. Louis Cardinals, and enjoyed his grandchildren, his granddog Simon, traveling, music, theater, and telling stories.

Larry is survived by his wife, Lita Parton of Harrison; his sons, Jason Parton of Cave Springs, Arkansas and Brett Cochran of Harrison; his daughters, Julie Brissette of St. Louis, Missouri and Sara Evatt of Harrison; his mother, Juanita Parton of Benton, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Drew Brissette, Becka Brissette, Miles Parton, Emberly Evatt, Scarlett Cochran, Saylor Evatt and Annemarie Cochran and his siblings, John, Victoria and Pamela.


The funeral service was held Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Rev. Laura West officiating. Visitation was an hour before the funeral.

Burial was in the Omaha Methodist Cemetery in Omaha, Arkansas.

Pallbearers were Jason Parton, Brett Cochran, Kyle Evatt, Matt Parton, Billy Henley, and Dave Perkins

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com