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David, Dolly’s older brother, died at 82.
Their sister Stella Parton broke the terrible news on social media early Friday morning, November 15.
My brother David passed softly this morning,’ Stella wrote on X at 5:54 a.m. Leaving a loved one is traumatic, but he has angel wings and is at peace.
David Wilburn Parton was one of 12 children born to Robert and Avie Lee Parton of Sevier County, Tennessee.
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 are listed in birth order on Dolly
Family members have not disclosed David’s death.
David, Dolly’s older brother, died at 82.
Their sister Stella Parton posted the tragic news on social media early Friday morning, November 15.
David, Dolly, and her extended family circle
Fans quickly expressed sympathy for the Parton family in the comments.
“Sorry for your loss, and he was lucky to have two great sisters,” said one follower.
Another remarked, ‘May his soul rest in peace and may his memories be with you forever.’
Despite his family’s fame, David Parton led a quiet life.
He retired from Simpson Construction as a bridge construction supervisor and worked on Kingsport, Johnson City, and Knoxville bridges, according to his obituary.
