Tony Randall Parten

May 20, 1958 ~ December 30, 2009

Tony Randall Parten, 51, of Angleton passed away on December 30, 2009.
As a lifelong resident of Angleton, Tony was born on May 20, 1958 to parents Albert and Shirley Parten and continued to reside here until his passing.
He graduated from Angleton High School in 1976 and soon began his family and career as an auto mechanic. Tony was the owner of Tony’s Auto Repair, in which he served the community and its residents for almost 30 years servicing their automotive needs. Tony was always more than just a businessman, but more of a friend to everyone who walked through his doors.
Tony loved auto racing sports, car shows, motorcycle rallies and spending time with many family members and friends. He will always be remembered for his vibrant personality, love of cars, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by, maternal Grandfather Thomas McCleney and paternal Grandmother Hazel Parten.
Survivors include his
Grandmother, Christine (Nannie) McCleney, Parents, Albert and Shirley Parten,
Son, Travis Parten and wife Rachael & Grandsons, Kaleb and Kason Parten all of Angleton
Daughters Tori DeMartini and husband Tad of Cincinnati, Ohio & Tami Spaulding and husband Cory, of Tomball
Brother, Tom Parten and wife Micky, Nieces, Kaysie Nelson and husband Jady and Katelyn Parten & Nephew, Klark Parten,
Aunt Kathy Howard and husband R.L. all of Angleton
Cousins Christi and son Gunnar Mathews of West Columbia; and Callie Howard of Angleton
Uncle Dickie McCleney and wife Sandra of Killeen, Texas & Uncle Melvin and wife Carol of Brandon, MS; Aunt Barbara Ann and husband Buddy of Leroy, AL;
Aunt Mary Ellen Boykin and husband Dave of Atlanta, GA, & Aunt Jean McInnis of Jackson, AL, and numerous other cousins.
Funeral services are set for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 at Life Four-Square Church in Angleton. Burial will follow in the Angleton Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 at Palms
Pallbearers will be Wayne Cothron, Bubba Fowler, Paul Penn, Johnny Pina, Richard Powell, Jack Sandefer, Steve Svetlik, Jeff Wagner & Joey Warren Honorary Pallbearers will be; Troy Baldwin, Tom Bannis, Phil Brooks, James Caskey, Charlie Chavers, Mary Chavers, David Earls, Cory Fairbanks, Mitch Hamilton, Joseph Hill, Mike Jackson, Vernon Jones, Ray Allen Kulhanek, Mike Lowe, Holly Mikel, Jason Pina, Wendell Ubernosky & David Gibson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tony Parten Memorial Fund at Texas Dow Employees Credit Union to help defray funeral expenses, account #2102987.


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