Herman Lee Parten, Sr., age 77, of Selma, AL, passed away September 15, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ellen Parten and parents, James and Rena Parten. Surviving are his children, Herman Lee Parten, Jr., Richard Monroe Parten and Wanda Ann (Ashley) Williamson; sister, Helen (Watson) Rogers, brothers, Allen Parten and Roy Parten and sister-in-laws, Sue Ann Parten and Jackie Stringer. Graveside services will be Monday, September 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Smith officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers will be Russell Williamson and Bill Salzarulo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to True Holiness Church, 201 Evergreen St., Selma, AL, 36701.