Pulaski County
BRIAN GRAY COLTON, age 26 of Little Rock passed away Friday, Feb.17, 2017 in Fayetteville in as a result of a tragic accident. He was born Oct. 19, 1990 in Little Rock, Ark. to Brian Colton and Shelley Denison. Gray graduated from Central High School in Little Rock in 2009. He was currently attending the University of Ark. in Fayetteville. Gray was a very accomplished tennis player. He spent countless hours teaching tennis to the students at Access School in Little Rock.
He is survived by his father, Brian (Tracy) Colton of Little Rock; mother, Shelley Denison Wesson of Florida; six brothers and sisters, Joseph Payne Colton of Australia, Samuel Riley Colton of Little Rock, Katie Wesson, Anna Wesson, Jake Wesson and William Denison, all of Florida; paternal grandfather, James (Linda) Colton of Hot Springs, Ark.; paternal grandmother, Lucille (Sam) Whitlow of Seaton, Ark. maternal grandparents, Joseph and Judy Denison of Franklin, Tenn.; aunts and uncles, Jonathon and Lesha Shaver, Joe and Kathryn Adcock, Mike and Jenny Volner, Joseph Ladd and Viviana Denison, Jennifer and Keven Olson; cousins, Lauren Pafford, Ashley Pafford, Kenzie Pafford and Sean Pafford.
Gray was loved and adored by all of his siblings. The family has requested memorials be made to Access Schools, 10618 Breckenridge Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 in honor of William Denison.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at the Stadium Court at Rebsamen Tennis Center; 1501 Leisure Place; Little Rock, Ark. 72204. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
–––––❖––––– WAYNE GRAHAM PATTON, 89, of North Little Rock, was born August of 1927 in Coy, Ark. Growing up during the Great Depression harbored an incredible work ethic that was carried for the entirety of his life. No job was too large nor too small, so long as it meant providing for his loved ones. His actions demonstrated his love and dedication to those around him. A family man who embodied persistence, he leaves a legacy that will be carried on and honored by those he loved. Graveside will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at Arkansas Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville. Full obituary available at www. rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.