Floyd Parton is the late brother of American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, Dolly Rebecca Parton. Floyd’s sister Dolly Parton is known for her decades-long career in country music. She has appeared in films including 9 to 5 (1980), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992), and Joyful Noise (2012).
Floyd Parton: Bio Summary
| Name | Floyd Parton |
| Famous as | brother of Dolly Parton |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 1 June 1957 |
| Died | 6 December 2018 (aged 61) |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Robert Lee Parton and Avie Lee Owens |
| Siblings | Willadeene, Stella, Dolly, Randy, Freida, Rachel, Larry, Coy, Cassie, David, Robert Jr. |
| Occupation | Songwriter |
Who Is Dolly Parton’s Brother, Floyd Parton?
Floyd Parton was born on 1 June 1957, in Sevier County, Tennessee, USA. He is one of twelve children born to Avie Lee Caroline (née Owens; 1923–2003) and Robert Lee Parton Sr. (1921–2000). His father was a tobacco farmer who worked construction jobs on the side and his mother was a housewife. He was born a twin. His twin sister is called Freida Estelle Parton (1 June 1957).
Floyd Parton’s other siblings are Willadeene Parton, Stella Mae Parton, Dolly Parton, Randel Huston “Randy” Parton, Rachel Ann Parton (Rachel Dennison), Larry Gerald Parton, Coy Denver Parton, Cassie Nan Parton, David Wilburn Parton, and Robert Lee Parton Jr. His parents gave birth to six girls and six boys. His mother took care of the large family.
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Floyd Parton’s mother Avie Lee was often in poor health but still managed to entertain her children with Smoky Mountain folklore and ancient ballads. Most of Floyd’s siblings pursued musical careers. The family lived in their rustic, one-bedroom cabin on their small subsistence farm on Locust Ridge for about six or seven years.
Floyd Parton became a songwriter and composer. He was a longtime songwriting partner of his sister Dolly Rebecca Parton. Floyd and Dolly wrote many No. 1 hits, including “Rockin’ Years,” which made it to No. 1 on the Country Music Charts in 1991; “Nickles and Dimes” which appears on “Heartbreaker”; and “Waltz Me to Heaven” which appears on “Rhinestone.”
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Floyd Parton was a talented person. In addition to his songwriting skills, he was an outdoorsman, nature lover, and great cook. His obituary listed on Tennessee’s Atchley Funeral Home website says, “A renaissance man, Floyd was a man of many talents and areas of knowledge. He was an avid outdoorsman and had an abundant knowledge of nature as well as being an incredible cook.”
Floyd Parton has been credited as an actor and writer on his IMDb page. He was known for Dolly Parton: Rockin’ Years (1991), Rhinestone (1984), and Video Playback: TNN’s First 15 Years (1998). He appeared as himself in Dolly. Floyd kept his love life away from the spotlight. It is unknown if he was ever married or not. There is no information about his children.
How Did Dolly Parton’s Brother Die?
Dolly Parton’s brother, Floyd Parton has passed away but how he died is unknown. The cause of his death hasn’t been disclosed but he is said to have died of an illness. He died on 6 December 2018, at age 61, in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, USA. He was buried at Angel Hill Cemetery, in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, USA, per Findagrave. His death left his family and friends heartbroken.
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According to Billboard, his death was confirmed by an obituary posted on the Atchley Funeral Home. His sister Stella Parton shared a picture of herself and Floyd and wrote: “And Jesus said to him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.” She added, “Have a beautiful day on this bright and brisk Thursday. I am spending the day with my beautiful brother Floyd.”
“And Jesus said to him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.”
— Stella Parton (@StellaParton) December 6, 2018
Have a beautiful day on this bright and brisk Thursday. I am spending the day with my beautiful brother Floyd. pic.twitter.com/TTNlZg54YC
The family released a statement about their loss. “Dolly, and the entire Parton family, wish to thank everyone for their kindness,” it read. “Yesterday, we laid our sweet baby brother to rest. We sang his lovely song ‘Rocking Years’, together as a family at the service to say goodbye to him. He lived a short life of love and beautiful songs.”
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“Friends, fans, and family may make a donation in his honor to the My People Senior Activity Center in Sevierville, Tennessee.”
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) December 11, 2018
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