Heartbreak strikes the Parton family again as they say goodbye to a cherished loved one, leaving behind a legacy of love.
David Parton, brother of country music legend Dolly Parton, died on November 15 at his home in White Pine, Tennessee. He was 82.
Dolly and David Parton at the Lyceum Theater, Edinburgh, UK, on October 30, 1980 | Source: Getty Images
His sister Stella shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), expressing comfort in his peaceful passing. Dolly has not yet released a statement about the loss.
David was preceded in death by his infant son, Donnie; his parents, Robert and Avie; three brothers, Larry, Floyd, and Randy; his niece, Tever; and several in-laws.
As a retired bridge-building superintendent for Simpson Construction, David played a key role in projects across Kingsport, Johnson City, and Knoxville.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kay; daughters Donna and Dena; “nephew/son” Lucas Townsend; as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to Dolly and Stella, his surviving siblings include Denver, Bobby, Willadene, Cassie, Freida, and Rachel.
The family will host a funeral service on November 19, at Leadvale Baptist Church in White Pine, starting with visitation at 5 p.m. They will lay him to rest on Wednesday at Dandridge Memorial Gardens.
The family thanked Dr. David McNabney, Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, and caregivers who supported David in his final days.
