Obituary of William K. "Ken" Paramore

Mr. William Kenneth “Ken” Paramore, a resident of Ariton, died Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2020, at his home. He was 63 years old. A memorial service for Mr. Paramore will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday, February 28, 2020, from Ariton United Methodist Church with Reverend Greg Brown officiating, Holman Funeral Home and Cremations of Ozark directing. Mr. Paramore was born May 26, 1956 in Albany, Georgia to the late William Noah Paramore and Dovie Rebecca Parrish Paramore. He grew up in Ariton and graduated from Ariton High School in 1975. Ken worked with the chemical plant in Ariton for 30 years and 11 months, retiring in 2013. He was an avid outdoorsman and a Certified Cave-Diver Instructor. Survivors include his girlfriend of 20 years, Susan Johnston; three sons, Harley Paramore of Yukon, Oklahoma, Cecil Paramore of Colorado, Anthony Robinette of Mustang, Oklahoma; his fourth son (special nephew), Cody Raymond and his son, Colton Raymond of Ariton; one brother, Steve Paramore of Ariton; grandchildren, Rylie Ann, William Reese, Ruby, Lucas, Jacob, Hayden, Caleb, Andrew, Jordan, Alivia, Noah, Ace, and Jacqueline.