Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, has died. He was 82 years previous.
“David Parton, age 82, of White Pine, previously of Sevierville, handed away at his dwelling on Friday, November 15, 2024,” an obituary learn.
The reason for loss of life was not revealed.
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Dolly Parton and her brother David Parton on October 30, 1980. (Ron Galella Assortment through Getty Pictures)
David's sister Stella paid an emotional tribute to her brother on social media in a heartfelt submit.
“My brother David handed away peacefully this morning. It's by no means simple to say goodbye to a cherished one, however he obtained his angel wings and is now at peace,” Stella shared on X, previously referred to as Twitter.
David's sister Stella paid an emotional tribute to her brother on social media in a heartfelt submit. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Pictures)
Stella additionally 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 away within the early hours of the morning.”
Representatives 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 loss of life 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, has died on the age of 82. The reason for loss of life was not revealed. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Pictures for The Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame)
David was certainly one of Dolly's 11 siblings, youngsters of Robert and Avie Lee Parton. The couple shared six boys and 6 ladies.
On the time of his loss of life, David was a retired bridge development superintendent for an organization known as Simpson Development. He labored on a number of bridges within the Kingsport, Johnson Metropolis and Knoxville areas. David just about stayed out of the highlight.
The Parton household contains, so as of start, 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 , in line with Dolly's official web site.
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Dolly Parton seems within the picture along with her household. (Katherine Bomboy/NBC through Getty Pictures)
Other than 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 mourning his loss, however we all know he’s in a greater place than we’re proper now. We’re a household of religion and imagine he’s secure with God. and that he’s joined by members of the family who’ve gone earlier than and welcomed him with pleasure and open arms,” Dolly shared on Fb on the time.