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Dolly Parton and brother David Parton during Dolly Parton’s ‘Morning at Seven’ sighting – October 30, 1980 at the Lyceum Theater in Edinburgh, UK. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

from Dolly Parton Older brother, David Wilburn Parton, died. He was 82 years old.

“David Parton, 82, of White Pine, formerly of Sevierville, died at home Friday, November 15, 2024,” the obituary stated.

The cause of death was not disclosed.

David’s sister Stella paid an emotional tribute to her brother on social media in a heartfelt post.

“My brother David passed away peacefully this morning. It’s never easy saying goodbye to a loved one, but he got his angel wings and is now at peace,” Stella. distributed on Xformerly known as Twitter.

Stella also posted on her official Facebook page on Friday morning, “Losing a loved one is never easy. My wonderful brother David Parton died in the early hours of the morning.”

Representatives for Dolly, 78, and Stella Parton did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

David was born on March 30, 1942, in White Pine, Tennessee.

He was preceded by death by his son, Donnie; father and mother, Robert Lee and Avie Lee Owens Parton; brothers, Larry, Floyd and Randy Parton.

David was one of Dolly’s 11 siblings, born to Robert and Avie Lee Parton. The couple shared six boys and six girls.

At the time of his death, David was a retired bridge construction superintendent for a company called Simpson Construction. He has worked on several bridges in the Kingsport, Johnson City and Knoxville areas. David has largely stayed out of the limelight.

The Partons include, in order of birth, Willadeene, David Wilburn, Coy Denver, Dolly Rebecca, Bobby Lee, Stella Mae, Cassie Nan, Randel Huston “Randy”, Larry Geraldtwins Estel Floyd and Freida Estelle and Rachel Ann, according to Dolly’s official website.

In addition to David’s siblings, he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kay Parton, two daughters, Donna and Dena, and his “nephew/son” Lucas. He had several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In 2021, the Partons lost Randy after his battle with cancer at the age of 67. Floyd Parton also died in December 2018 at the age of 61.

“My brother Randy lost his battle with cancer. My family and I are grieving his loss, but we know he is in a better place than we are at this time. We are a family of faith and believe it is safe with God. and that he is joined by family members who have gone on ahead and welcomed him with joy and open arms,” said Dolly on facebook at the time.

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