Robert Lee Parton Jr.: Where Is Dolly Parton’s Brother Now?

Robert Lee Parton Jr is the brother of American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, Dolly Parton. Robert’s sister Dolly Parton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female artists of all time. Robert is also the brother of country music singer-songwriter, actor, and businessman Randy Parton, country singer and songwriter Stella Parton, and retired singer and actress Rachel Dennison.

Robert Lee Parton Jr.: Bio Summary

Who Is Dolly Parton’s Brother, Robert Jr?

Robert Lee Parton Jr. was born on February 18, 1948, making him 75 years old as of 2023. He was born in Tennessee, United States. He is one of twelve children born to Avie Lee Caroline (née Owens; 1923–2003) and Robert Lee Parton Sr. (1921–2000). His mother was a housewife while his father known as Lee was a tobacco farmer who worked construction jobs on the side.

Robert Lee Parton Jr. was named after his father Robert Lee Parton Sr. Robert Jr is also known as “Bobby”. He has 11 siblings: Willadeene Parton, Stella Mae Parton, Dolly Rebecca Parton, Randel Huston “Randy” Parton, Rachel Dennison born Rachel Ann Parton, twins Floyd Estel Parton and Freida Estelle Parton, Larry Gerald Parton, Coy Denver Parton, Cassie Nan Parton, and David Wilburn Parton.

Robert Lee Parton Jr’s mother, Avie Lee cared for their large family although she was often sick. She still managed to keep the house entertained with Smoky Mountain folklore and ancient ballads. Music was part of Robert Jr’s life while growing up. His sister Rachel Dennison told People that, “Singing was like breathing at home.” His sister Dolly Parton has credited their mother for her musical abilities.

Robert Lee Parton Jr’s family was not rich but her parents did their best to provide for him and his siblings. His sister Dolly Parton has described the family as being “dirt poor”. Dolly outlined her family’s poverty in her early songs “Coat of Many Colors” and “In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad)”. The children had an impoverished upbringing.

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The family lived in their rustic, one-bedroom cabin on their small subsistence farm on Locust Ridge for several years. However, unlike some of his siblings who later pursued a career in show business, Robert Lee Parton Jr didn’t. Robert Jr stayed away from publicity instead. He worked as a carpenter. He helped his sister Dolly with building restoration and new construction after she bought a farm, where the family had lived.

Robert Jr Has Two Children

Robert Lee Parton Jr. has his own family. He and his wife Doris Noland Parton are the parents of Clint Warren Parton and Danielle Cleone Parton. Per a source, Danielle Parton operates a moonshine distillery in Sevierville called Shine Girl. According to her company’s website, “She’s the first female in the Parton family to earn a college degree, graduating from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.”

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The website says about her family: “Making whiskey (moonshine) plays a unique role on both sides of my family, the Parton and the Noland families are from Wiley Noland Rd, Sevierville, TN. Yes, that Parton family. Dolly is number four of 12 kids. My dad, Bobby (not Robert), is number five. My Mom is Doris Noland Parton and was best friends with my Aunt Stella, number 6, growing up.”

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Where Is Dolly Parton’s Brother Now?

Dolly Parton’s brother, Robert Lee Parton Jr is living his life privately somewhere unknown. He is suspected to be living in Tennessee, U.S. but there isn’t a 100% assurance of that. He has successfully avoided the spotlight. He has made it a point to stay out of the public eye and has not been seen at public events or ceremonies. He has also stayed away from controversies and rumors.