Dolly Parton’s older brother, David Wilburn Parton, has died. He was 82.
“David Parton age 82 of White Pine, previously of Sevierville, handed away at his residence Friday, November 15, 2024,” an obituary said.
A explanation for demise was not revealed.
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Dolly Parton and brother David Parton on October 30, 1980. (Ron Galella Assortment through Getty Photographs)
David’s sister Stella paid an emotional tribute to her brother on social media in a heartfelt put up.
“My brother David handed away peacefully this morning. It’s by no means simple to say goodbye to a cherished one, however he acquired his angel wings and is now at peace,” Stella shared on X, previously often called Twitter.
David’s sister Stella paid an emotional tribute to her brother on social media in a heartfelt put up. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Photographs)
Stella moreover posted on her official Fb web page early Friday morning, “It’s by no means simple to lose a cherished one. My fantastic brother David Parton handed within the early hours of the morning.”
Reps for Dolly, 78, and Stella Parton didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark.
David was born on March 30, 1942, in White Pine, Tennessee.
He was preceded in demise by his toddler son, Donnie; father and mom, Robert Lee and Avie Lee Owens Parton; brothers, Larry, Floyd and Randy Parton.
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Dolly Parton’s older brother, David Wilburn Parton, died on the age of 82. A explanation for demise was not revealed. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Photographs for The Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame)
David was considered one of Dolly’s 11 siblings born to Robert and Avie Lee Parton. The couple shared six boys and 6 women.
On the time of his demise, David was a retired bridge builder superintendent for a corporation referred to as Simpson Building. He labored on a number of bridges within the Kingsport, Johnson Metropolis and Knoxville areas. David saved principally out of the highlight.
The Parton household consists of, in start order, Willadeene, David Wilburn, Coy Denver, Dolly Rebecca, Bobby Lee, Stella Mae, Cassie Nan, Randel Huston “Randy,” Larry Gerald, twins Estel Floyd and Freida Estelle, and Rachel Ann, based on Dolly’s official web site.
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Dolly Parton is pictured wit her household. (Katherine Bomboy/NBC through Getty Photographs)
Except for David’s siblings, he was survived by his spouse of 45 years, Kay Parton, two daughters, Donna and Dena, and his “nephew/son” Lucas. He had a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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In 2021, the Parton household misplaced Randy after his battle with most cancers on the age of 67. Floyd Parton additionally died in December 2018 on the age of 61.
“My brother Randy has misplaced his battle with most cancers. The household and I are grieving his loss however we all know he’s in a greater place than we’re at the moment. We’re a household of religion and we consider that he’s protected with God and that he’s joined by family members which have gone on earlier than and have welcomed him with pleasure and open arms,” Dolly shared on Fb on the time.
