Alvin Ray Parton, age 34, of Sweet Home passed away Tuesday. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas.

He moved to Sweet Home in 1990 and attended high school. He worked in and around mills all of his adult life. He provided well for his family.

Alvin loved the outdoors, hunting, and camping. He was a big fan of NASCAR. He watched wrestling with his son and the Mickey Mouse Club House with his daughter.

Alvin is survived by his mother, Shirley Parton of Sweet Home; brother, Joe Parton of Sweet Home; half brothers; Steve Parton of Texas, and Roland Parton, Jr., of Ohio; half sister, Sandra Parton of Ohio; mother of his children and his partner, Tabatha Harrington; children, Nickolas and Paige Parton; step-children, Shaniqa and Jessie Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Parton, Sr., and his grandparents.

Viewing will be 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, at Sweet Home funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 22, at Gilliland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made at Umpqua Bank to help with expenses.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling services.