Hoxie - William Edward Parten, 67, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at St. Bernard's Medical Center. Born March 03, 1945 in Pocahontas to the late E.O. "Buster" and Ilene "Sid" (Spradlin) Parten. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Chastain and Brenda Oxford. He is survived by wife, Linda Parten of the home, son, Trent and wife Stacy Parten of Houston, TX. and daughter, Jill and husband Richard Millsap of Hoxie. 5 grandchildren; Landon Taleff of Hoxie, Logan and Maddie Parten both of Houston, TX., Lake Light and Kinley Millsap both of Hoxie. 5 brothers; Larry Parten of Lufkin, TX., Theodore Parten of Paragould, Jim Parten of Denver, CO., Ronnie Parten and Donald Parten both of Pocahontas. And two sisters; Linda Lenderman and Lisa Kincade both of Paragould. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bernard's Hospice. Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Terry Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Pallbearers include: Richard Tate, Craig Parten, Barry Ford, Mike French, William Sisco and Josh Agee.