Charles C. Partin, Sr.

Charles Clayton Partin, Sr., age 91, of Aquilla, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Providence Hospital in Waco. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Aderhold Funeral Home in West. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Kissimmee, Florida. Mr. Partin was born July 16, 1920 in Kissimmee, Florida the son of Clay Steven and Lillie Mae (Simmons) Partin. He attended schools in Kissimmee and graduated from Osceola High School, where he was an All Conference guard of the football team. 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 on the 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. He was also a member of the Block & Bridle Club and the Alpha Roe Fraternity. Charles was a former chairman of the Elections Board, Soil Conservation Society, and legislative chairman of the State Agriculture Commission. 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, Florida, Nancy Bollinger and husband Jim of Eustis, Florida, and Charleen Bennett and husband Jerry of Kennasaw, Georgia; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Partin of Aquilla; a brother, Irvin Partin of Jacksonville, Florida; two sisters, Lois Hartzog of Winter Garden, Florida and Minnie Stanley of Knoxville, Tennessee; 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. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Providence Hospice or charity of your choice.