Bill Parton

Parton, Bill W., age 53, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 12, 200l. He pastored several churches in the East Tennessee area and was currently doing Evangelistic work. He also owned and operated a family business in Gatlinburg. Survivors: wife of 33 years, Donna Parton; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Greg Watson; son, Billy and fianc?e, Lisa Ogle; son, Jon Martin; grandchildren; Ashleigh ( Ashley) and Austin Watson; mother, Irene L. Parton; brother and sister-in-law, David and Margaret Parton; many relatives and friends and faithful companion, Faith. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, 6:00 PM at Gospel Baptist Church with Rev. John W. Watts and other ministers officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 PM at the Gospel Baptist Church, A Avenue. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com