Dolly Parton loses another brother, David at 82

David Wilburn Parton, the older brother of the legendary US singer, Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 82.

Stella Parton, his sister, announced his death in a tribute post on social media on Friday.

“My brother David passed away peacefully this morning,” she wrote.

“It’s never easy to say goodbye to a loved one, but he got his angel wings and is now at peace.”

Stella also expressed her love for her brother in another tribute on Threads.

“My brother David left us this morning. He finally got his angel wings. RIP dear soul. Love you forever,” she added.

The cause of death has not been disclosed, while Dolly has not yet commented publicly on her brother’s passing.

David was one of Dolly’s 11 siblings in the close-knit Parton family.

Born on March 30, 1942, in White Pine, Tennessee, David worked as a retired bridge builder superintendent for Simpson Construction.

He contributed to the construction of several bridges in the Kingsport, Johnson City, and Knoxville areas. Despite being part of a famous family, David largely stayed out of the spotlight.

The Parton family has endured multiple losses in recent years.

In 2021, Randy Parton, Dolly’s youngest brother, passed away at the age of 67 following a battle with cancer.

Floyd Parton, another younger brother, died in December 2018 at the age of 61.