David, Dolly’s elder brother, died aged 82.
Their sister Stella Parton announced the tragedy on social media early Friday morning, November 15.
My brother David died quietly this morning, Stella posted on X at 5:54 a.m. Though leaving a loved one is difficult, he has angel wings and is at peace.
Robert and Avie Lee Parton of Sevier County, Tennessee, had 12 children, including David Wilburn.
Willadeene, David Wilburn, Coy Denver, Dolly Rebecca, Bobby Lee, Stella Mae, Cassie Nan, ‘Randy,’ Dolly lists Larry Gerald, Estel Floyd and Freida Estelle twins, and Rachel Ann by birth order.
Family relatives haven’t announced David’s death.
David, Dolly’s elder brother, died aged 82.
Their sister Stella Parton announced the tragedy on social media early Friday morning, November 15.
David, Dolly, and her extended family
Fans instantly their condolences for the Partons.
One follower remarked, “Sorry for your loss, and he was lucky to have two great sisters.”
Another said, ‘May his soul rest in peace and may his memories stay with you forever.’
Despite his family’s renown, David Parton lived quietly.
His obituary said he retired from Simpson Construction as a bridge construction supervisor, working on Kingsport, Johnson City, and Knoxville bridges.