Charles Clayton "Hunky" Partin Sr.

PARTIN, CHARLES CLAYTON "HUNKY" SR., age 91, of Aquilla, TX passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Providence Hospital in Waco. A member of a Pioneer Osceola County Citrus and Cattle Family, "Hunky" was born July 16, 1920 in Kissimmee, FL the son of Clay Steven and Lillie Mae (Simmons) Partin. Hunky had been a life long Resident of Osceola County before moving to Aquilla, TX in 2004. He attended schools in Kissimmee and graduated from Osceola High School, where he was an All Conference guard on the football team. He was Vice President of the Block and Bridle Club and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Roe Fraternity both at the University of Florida. He then received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the University of Florida, where he participated on the Debate Team. In service to his country he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp during World War II. On December 25, 1943 he was united in marriage to Zanna Sue Eldridge in Kissimmee. Charles was a citrus farmer and rancher for most of his life. He enjoyed growing things and working outdoors even up until his recent illness. His family was a very special part of his life and he loved his adopted State of Texas. He served on the board of directors of the Florida Citrus Mutual for almost 50 years. He was very active in his community, serving as a state director of the Farmers Home Administration and Florida Farm Bureau. Charles was a former chairman of the Elections Board, Soil Conservation Society, and legislative chairman of the State Agriculture Commission. In 2001 he received the Distinguished Service Award form the Florida Farm Bureau, he was one of the founding members of the Silver Spurs Club serving as "Big Boss" in 1959-1960 and received the Life Time Achievement Award in 1998 from the Silver Spurs Club as "Coca Cola Cowboy". Charles is preceded in death by his parents and a son, Charles C. "Chuck" Partin Jr. Survivors include his beloved wife of 67 years, Zanna Sue Partin of Aquilla; three daughters, Linda Woodall and husband Harold of Mt. Dora, FL, Nancy Bollinger and husband Jim of Eustis, FL, and Charleen Bennett and husband Jerry of Kennasaw, GA; a daughter-in-law, Brenda
Partin of Aquilla; a brother, Irvin Partin of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters, Lois Hartzog of Winter Garden, FL and Minnie Stanley of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Erica Ann Partin and Justin, Leah Ann Yates and husband Calvin, Wayne Woodall and wife Necole, Becky Causseaux, and Andy Batesole; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorials Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home. A Service to Celebrate the Life of Charles C. "Hunky" Partin Sr. will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Danny Hartzog officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Kissimmee. The Partin family is being cared for by CONRAD & THOMPSON FUENRAL HOME, 511 Emmett St., Kissimmee, Florida 34741; 407-847-3188;
www.conradandthompson.com