Ronnie Rex Parton

OBITUARY RONNIE REX PARTON
Ronnie Rex Parton "Hoss Guy", a resident of Fairbanks, AK, died unexpectedly on January 18, 2020 at the age of 32 after battling some health complications the last few months. Unfortunately, in his last surgery, Ronnie was not able to pull through, even though he knew the risks and bravely decided to go through for the sake of his health and his family.
Ronnie is survived by his companion, Shanan Sisto; his son, Deklyn Rex Parton; his sisters, Traci Parton and companion John Yeapau, Ursula (Parton) Tatum and husband Billy, and Special Sister Neva Bointy; his brother, Rankin Parton Jr. and companion Alexandria Toppah; and his nephews, Maximus, Maddox, Alexander, Mason, Landon and Te'Ron; and nieces, Emylie Rayne, Evelyn Rosalia, Ellayna Ronnae and Mariah. Ronnie had some Special Uncles, Ernie Redbird III and James "Jimbo" Smith. Also, his Alaska Family, in-laws, Vernon and Louise Sisto Sr., brother-in-laws, Antonio Sisto Sr., Vernon Sisto Jr., and Allen Sisto; sister-in-law, Crystal Druck, Alaska nieces and nephews, Derek, LA, Destiny, Madison, Logan, Tony, Tiliisia, Kaylee, Glenda, Shania, Clear Meadow, Brother Bear, Celeste, Letheavan, Noah, Lizabeth and Baby Allen; Godchildren, Julianna, Boo Boo, Brenten, Lizabelle and Tony. Ronnie is predeceased by his father, Rankin Parton Sr.; his mother, Emma (Bointy) Parton; his paternal grandparents, Vernon and Rozella (Redbird) Parton; and his maternal grandparents, Vincent and Grace (Kauyedauty) Bointy.
Ronnie was born in Lawton, OK on April 11, 1987, to Rankin Parton Sr. and Emma Bointy. He graduated with his GED from Kiowa Adult Learning Center in Carnegie, OK. Ronnie also attended Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in Albuquerque, NM. This is where he met his companion/fiancée Shanan Sisto and eventually moved to Alaska.
Ronnie who was given the name "Hoss Guy" by his father was a resident of Carnegie, OK and Anadarko, OK. Ronnie enjoyed being with family and friends especially the ones he met at RIS and SIPI. Ronnie also went to school in New Mexico while living with his 'Unc" Ernie Redbird III, at Ramah High School and Tohatchi High School before moving back to Oklahoma to finish at RIS. Ronnie then decided to attend SIPI in Albuquerque, NM where he had many friends and met his future fiancée Shanan Sisto. Ronnie then decide to make the biggest change of his life and move to the Great State of Alaska with his companion, and her people of the Gwich'in Athabascun from Venetie, AK, who he resided with before moving to his current city of Fairbanks, AK. Ronnie was a BLM seasonal firefighter for many years and a chef near graduation. Ronnie seemed to be a quiet person, but once he got to know you his crazy sense of humor or "Kiowaness" kicked in. Ronnie will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him from Alaska to Oklahoma.
The wake service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on January 24, 2020, at Ray and Martha's Funeral Home in Carnegie, OK. The funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on January 25, 2020, at the Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church in Mt. View, OK. Reverend Gerald Haunpo will officiate. Burial will be at Samone Cemetery in Carnegie, OK, by his parents.
Pallbearers are:
Timothy J. Kawaykla, Timothy Scott Tahkofper, Will Pocowatchit, Michael Pocowatchit, David Bointy, and Terald Bigbow