DOVER - Rodney Wayne Parton went to be with our Heavenly Father, May 10, 2017, at Bayhealth in Dover. He was surrounded by family.
Rodney was born Nov. 12, 1953, in Enid, Oklahoma. He was 63 years old.
Mr. Parton was preceded in death by his father, Jack Parton; mother, Norma Valtr Parton; and a nephew, Tyler Parton.
Rodney was a loving, caring soul and no one was a stranger to him. He absolutely loved all sports. Rodney was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Eagles. He cherished his hometown team, Oklahoma Schooners and OSU. Most of his life Rodney was a security officer with many different companies.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda J. Durham; a daughter, Lesley Combs (Derrick); granddaughters, Jaelynn and Jayla; brothers, Norman Parton (Lil), Paul Parton; a sister, Jackie Parton; and nephews, Robert and Joe (Britney) Parton; a niece, Taylor Parton; a favorite adopted son, "Little Man", John Honaker; and his pride and joy, Angel (his dog); and a host of family and friends
The funeral services will be Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt 10), Dover, DE 19901. Viewing will be one hour ahead at 10 a.m., immediately to follow are funeral services at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cheswold, DE 19936.
Letters of condolences may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.