{"id":3685,"date":"2024-11-19T05:30:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T00:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/?p=3685"},"modified":"2024-11-19T05:45:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T00:45:34","slug":"dolly-partons-brother-david-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pni.net.pk\/us\/dolly-partons-brother-david-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Parton\u2019s Brother David Dies&#8230;."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">Heartbreak strikes the Parton family again as they say goodbye to a cherished loved one, leaving behind a legacy of love.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">David Parton, brother of country music legend Dolly Parton, died on November 15 at his home in White Pine, Tennessee. He was 82.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/1EHu5CUE8tqj__A3OmwC5k2NVVyCjdIcN4jhuBCoppU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MDkyZTU5MTM5Mjg0ZTRhMjg5ZGNjZTUzMmEyZTFkOTZmMjUxZGM2Mzk3NDExZTAzOGZkYWRhMzIwZGNiYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjM3MCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/lMUPDMaN0oe0otFD9FghpCddoBhFVBwXLFld_9XXweQ\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MDkyZTU5MTM5Mjg0ZTRhMjg5ZGNjZTUzMmEyZTFkOTZmMjUxZGM2Mzk3NDExZTAzOGZkYWRhMzIwZGNiYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjM3MCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/E25YwYkqXQOpYDvHoJr4cFFUO8QVsan5YNV3cVgbD_8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MDkyZTU5MTM5Mjg0ZTRhMjg5ZGNjZTUzMmEyZTFkOTZmMjUxZGM2Mzk3NDExZTAzOGZkYWRhMzIwZGNiYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjM3MCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/eZd7VcuY1UPABhFZyYXijd7TurPXOWnGaYPJr3fZAdM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MDkyZTU5MTM5Mjg0ZTRhMjg5ZGNjZTUzMmEyZTFkOTZmMjUxZGM2Mzk3NDExZTAzOGZkYWRhMzIwZGNiYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjM3MCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/-oKjU4ol6zkWjweigoJQ4E1gCiiUm6E6l_NDtw95_kQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTg3MDkyZTU5MTM5Mjg0ZTRhMjg5ZGNjZTUzMmEyZTFkOTZmMjUxZGM2Mzk3NDExZTAzOGZkYWRhMzIwZGNiYi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjM3MCZoZWlnaHQ9MzAwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/187092e59139284e4a289dcce532a2e1d96f251dc6397411e038fdada320dcbb.jpg\" alt=\"Dolly and David Parton at the Lyceum Theater, Edinburgh, UK, on October 30, 1980 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2370\" height=\"3000\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Dolly and David Parton at the Lyceum Theater, Edinburgh, UK, on October 30, 1980 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While Dolly has yet to release a statement about the loss, her sister Stella\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StellaParton\/status\/1857391839591956780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StellaParton\/status\/1857391839591956780\">shared the news<\/a>\u00a0on X (formerly Twitter), expressing comfort in his peaceful passing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/a5GS8wc?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Stella described David as a kind, loyal, and soft-spoken man, affectionately\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StellaParton\/status\/1857911242507301108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StellaParton\/status\/1857911242507301108\">known<\/a>\u00a0as \u201csweet David\u201d by those who knew him. She also highlighted his service in the U.S. Marine Corps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">David also excelled in his career as a bridge-building superintendent for Simpson Construction, where he played a vital role in projects across Kingsport, Johnson City, and Knoxville.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/7IRxybt?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kay; daughters Donna and Dena; \u201cnephew\/son\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The family will hold a funeral service for David on November 19 at Leadvale Baptist Church in White Pine, with visitation beginning at 5 p.m. He will be laid to rest the following day at Dandridge Memorial Gardens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/4TjYnlD?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In a statement, the family expressed gratitude to Dr. David McNabney, Smoky Mountain Home Health &amp; Hospice, and the caregivers who supported David in his final days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">David\u2019s passing adds to the sorrow the Parton family has endured in recent years. He was\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farrarfuneralhome.com\/obituaries\/david-parton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.farrarfuneralhome.com\/obituaries\/david-parton\">preceded in death<\/a>\u00a0by his infant son, Donnie; his parents, Robert and Avie Lee; and three brothers, Larry, Floyd, and Randy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/MRscn2b?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Randy passed away in January 2021 after a battle with cancer. Following his death, Dolly shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, expressing her family\u2019s sorrow while finding comfort in their faith.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u201cWe are a family of faith and we believe that he is safe with God and that he is joined by members of the family that have gone on before and have welcomed him with joy and open arms,\u201d Dolly\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DollyParton\/posts\/10158160942569755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DollyParton\/posts\/10158160942569755\">wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DollyParton\/posts\/10158160942569755?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=350&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=252\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df43ec72e28ca85254%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ff2368d5e20c9bd088%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDollyParton%2Fposts%2F10158160942569755%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D350%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D252&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f080c286eee6feea5\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Dolly remembered Randy as a gifted singer, writer, and entertainer who performed in her band for many years and led his own show at Dollywood since its opening in 1986.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__Q860l\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10159627523392240&amp;id=239284692239&amp;set=a.240694897239&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=667&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=628\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df63465d596f456b55%26domain%3Dnews.amomama.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnews.amomama.com%252Ff2368d5e20c9bd088%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10159627523392240%26id%3D239284692239%26set%3Da.240694897239%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D667%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D628&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f3d122a26d6f68882\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She also highlighted their duets, including \u201cOld Flames Can\u2019t Hold a Candle to You,\u201d which she described as a career highlight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One of Dolly\u2019s most cherished memories with Randy was their duet \u201cYou Are My Christmas,\u201d which featured his daughter Heidi and appeared on her Christmas album. \u201cIt was his last musical recording, and he shined on it just like he\u2019s shining in heaven now,\u201d she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DollyParton\/posts\/10158160942569755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DollyParton\/posts\/10158160942569755\">shared<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source 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class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Heidi Parton with her father Randy, posted on December 15, 2022 | Source: Instagram\/heidiparton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In addition to Heidi, Randy is survived by his wife, Deb; his other daughter, Sabyn; and his grandsons, Huston and Trent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/udXXRSf?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In December 2018, Floyd Parton, a country songwriter, passed away at the age of 61. An\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/m.atchleyfuneralhome.com\/obituaries\/events?obituaryId=3914846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/m.atchleyfuneralhome.com\/obituaries\/events?obituaryId=3914846\">obituary<\/a>\u00a0published by Atchley Funeral Home in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/music-news\/floyd-parton-dead-dolly-parton-brother-dies-8489776\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/music-news\/floyd-parton-dead-dolly-parton-brother-dies-8489776\/\">described<\/a>\u00a0Floyd as a \u201crenaissance man\u2026a man of many talents and areas of knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The obituary highlighted his passion for the outdoors, his vast knowledge of nature, and his skill as an exceptional cook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"RelatedPostsIntext_wrapper__JoytW\" data-testvisibility=\"content-visibility\">\n<section class=\"PostList_post-list-container__Gjllw PostList_post-list-container-post-intext-related__xRbow RelatedPostsIntext_post-list__U8Pm4\">\n<div class=\"PostList_post-list-header__DOaMe\">\n<div class=\"PostList_post-list-category__Bky3F\" data-testid=\"special-block-category\" data-class=\"post-list-category\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/t3hQdBL8WAHTb8CXQV2cu6J8_RKfxJVuCNJK4XjjuTI\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmRkMDAxNzhiYjY0NzA1MWYyMzVhOTEwYWQ1NDBlNTEzZjBlMTE1MWUyMjY4NWE1MjYyOTc2ZmY0MTdiMWQxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTcwNiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ZIp8GSbgJDwY-tLpYYSmTtrgipUJUwy3XiaZnKpy_Zo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmRkMDAxNzhiYjY0NzA1MWYyMzVhOTEwYWQ1NDBlNTEzZjBlMTE1MWUyMjY4NWE1MjYyOTc2ZmY0MTdiMWQxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTcwNiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/N1Xa5DziKbGd_TGjpJHgcBAGPoIkEKWUqE1C3lNdkJs\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmRkMDAxNzhiYjY0NzA1MWYyMzVhOTEwYWQ1NDBlNTEzZjBlMTE1MWUyMjY4NWE1MjYyOTc2ZmY0MTdiMWQxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTcwNiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ulMI1mXkhu0GJq5Fs8sGIToX74VFHs8f_sMPmUol7Bs\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmRkMDAxNzhiYjY0NzA1MWYyMzVhOTEwYWQ1NDBlNTEzZjBlMTE1MWUyMjY4NWE1MjYyOTc2ZmY0MTdiMWQxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTcwNiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/5Rg_mPp-PrqfxwHW7uXD9gQylazPZs-D-g3QPZrR1aE\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZmRkMDAxNzhiYjY0NzA1MWYyMzVhOTEwYWQ1NDBlNTEzZjBlMTE1MWUyMjY4NWE1MjYyOTc2ZmY0MTdiMWQxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTcwNiZoZWlnaHQ9MjQwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/fdd00178bb647051f235a910ad540e513f0e1151e22685a5262976ff417b1d1e.jpg\" alt=\"Dolly and Floyd Parton at Bearsville Studios in North Hollywood, California, on January 15, 1981 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"1706\" height=\"2400\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Dolly and Floyd Parton at Bearsville Studios in North Hollywood, California, on January 15, 1981 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Floyd was also celebrated for his musical achievements, including writing the 1991 No. 1 duet \u201cRockin\u2019 Years,\u201d recorded by Dolly and Ricky Van Shelton, and the 1978 hit \u201cNickels and Dimes\u201d from Dolly\u2019s \u201cHeartbreaker\u201d album.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While Dolly did not share a public statement on Floyd\u2019s passing, Stella expressed her love and grief on social media, reflecting on her faith and the time she spent with his late sibling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/RoMsFsj?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/188741-dolly-parton-once-remembered-heartbreak.html\">Larry Parton<\/a>, the youngest sibling, died shortly after birth in 1955. 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