Dolly Parton's Brother, Coy 'Denver' Parton, Has Died at Age 82
The Tennessee native was a crane operator, farmer and hunter, and his obituary says services will be private.
- Coy 'Denver' Parton, Dolly Parton's older brother, died at age 82 on July 23. The Tennessee native worked as a crane operator, homestead farmer, and ardent hunter, according to an online obituary.
- Born in Sevier County, Tennessee, Denver Parton and his sister, Dolly Parton, were two of 12 children raised by Avie Lee Owens Parton and Robert Lee Parton. The close-knit family background shaped their lives.
- Described as 'perhaps the most private' in a 2025 article, Denver Parton was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Parton, and four brothers, including singer Randy Parton. He leaves behind two daughters and seven sisters.
- According to the obituary, services for Denver Parton will be private. Online condolences may be made through Atchley Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements.
- The death comes as Dolly Parton faces her own health struggles; she canceled Las Vegas concerts in May and said doctors are 'working real hard on rebuilding and strengthening' her immune system. The family has endured multiple recent losses.
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Dolly Parton’s Brother Coy ‘Denver’ Parton Dead at Age 82
Dolly Parton’s brother Coy “Denver” Parton has died at age 82. Denver died on Thursday, July 23, per an obituary shared by Atchley Funeral Home. An official cause of death was not publicly revealed at the time of publication. Denver’s obituary noted that he was based in Sevierville, Tennessee, and spent years as a crane […]
Dolly Parton’s Older Brother Coy ‘Denver’ Parton Dies At 82
Dolly Parton and her family are mourning the loss of her older brother, Coy “Denver” Parton, who passed away on Thursday, July 23, at the age of 82. While the specific cause of his death has not been shared publicly, the news was confirmed through an obituary shared by Atchley Funeral Home. The obituary also notes that Denver spent much of his career working as a crane operator, helping build bridges throughout Tennessee. Outside of work, he enj…
Dolly Parton's Older Brother Coy 'Denver' Parton Dead At 82
Credit: People and NewsRange, via YouTube The country music legend Dolly Parton is in mourning after her beloved older brother Coy “Denver” Parton passed away last week. He was 82 years-old. Denver Dead At 82 Denver died on Thursday, July 23. According to his online obituary, he “was a crane operator building bridges for years. He was also a homestead farmer and an avid hunter.” Denver was one of 12 children born to Avie Lee Owens Parton and Rob…
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