David Wilburn Parton is the brother of Dolly Rebecca Parton. David’s sister Dolly Parton is known for her work as a singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. She has won several accolades including 11 Grammy Awards. She is in a select group to have received at least one nomination from the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, and Emmy Awards.
David Wilburn Parton: Bio Summary
| Name | David Wilburn Parton |
| Age | 81 years old as of 2023 |
| Date of birth | March 30, 1942 |
| Famous as | Dolly Parton’s brother |
| Gender | Male |
| Birthplace | Sevierville, Tennessee, USA |
| Siblings | Willadeene, Stella, Dolly, Randy, Freida, Rachel, Floyd, Larry, Coy, Cassie, and Robert Lee Jr. |
| Parents | Robert Lee Parton and Avie Lee Owens |
| Grandparents | Bessie Rayfield, Walter Parton, Rena Kansas Owens and Jake Robert Owens |
How Old Is Dolly Parton’s Brother, David?
David Wilburn Parton was born on March 30, 1942, in Sevierville, Tennessee, United States. He is 81 years old as of 2023. His parents are Avie Lee Caroline (née Owens; 1923–2003) and Robert Lee Parton Sr. (1921–2000). His mother was a housewife and his father was a tobacco farmer who also did construction jobs on the side.
David Wilburn Parton’s paternal grandparents are Bessie Rayfield and Walter Parton. His maternal grandparents are Rena Kansas Owens and Jake Robert Owens. Jake Owens, was a Pentecostal preacher. His maternal great-great-grandmother is called Rebecca (Dunn) Whitted.
How Many Siblings Does David Have?
David Wilburn Parton has 11 siblings. His siblings are Willadeene Parton, Stella Mae Parton, Dolly Rebecca Parton, Randel Huston “Randy” Parton, Rachel Ann Parton (Rachel Dennison), twins Floyd Estel Parton and Freida Estelle Parton, Larry Gerald Parton, Coy Denver Parton, Cassie Nan Parton, and Robert Lee Parton Jr.
David Wilburn Parton’s parents, Robert Lee Parton and Avie Lee Owens gave birth to 12 children, six boys and six girls. His mother Avie Lee had 11 pregnancies, which includes twins. She became a mother of 12 by age 35. She was often in poor health but still cared for their large family and regularly entertain her kids with Smoky Mountain folklore and ancient ballads.
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Music runs in the Parton family. Rachel Dennison told People that, “Singing was like breathing at home.” Dolly Parton has given credit to her mother for her musical abilities. Some of David Wilburn Parton’s siblings have pursued careers in the music industry. His sister Dolly Parton is a singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman.
Rachel Dennison is a retired singer and actress. Stella Mae Parton is a country singer and songwriter. Randy Parton (December 15, 1953 – January 21, 2021) was a country music singer-songwriter, actor, and businessman. Cassie Nan Parton is a singer but she never had a solo career. Freida Estelle Parton is a former singer. Floyd Estel Parton was a songwriter and composer.
Floyd was a longtime songwriting partner of his sister Dolly Rebecca Parton. David Wilburn’s sister, Willadeene Parton didn’t pursue a music career but she became a poet and author. David’s siblings Larry Gerald Parton, Coy Denver Parton, and Robert Lee Parton Jr. also didn’t pursue a music career. Larry died just four days after he was born.
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David Wilburn Is A Private Person
Dolly Parton’s brother, David Wilburn Parton has stayed away from the spotlight. Nothing is known about his career but he didn’t pursue a career in music like some of his siblings did. He has kept his personal life away from the media and the public. He has not been spotted at public events or ceremonies. There are no traces of him, which makes it difficult to tell what he has recently been up to. He has avoided being tagged in controversies and drama.
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