He was 82. David was one of Dolly’s 11 siblings born to Robert and Avie Lee Parton. The couple shared six boys and six girls.

Dolly’s parents, Robert Parton and Avie Lee Parton, sat on either side of their daughter, front and center. Seven out of 11 of the Parton siblings sat behind them, including Willadeene ...

Archival recordings of late family members are particularly fascinating: among them are Dolly’s grandfather, Reverend Jake Owens; his daughter (and Dolly’s mother), Avie Lee Owens Parton ...

While a legend in country music, Dolly Parton grew up in a small cabin in Pittman Center, Tennessee. Growing up, the country legend found herself among twelve children born to Robert Lee Parton Sr.

He was preceded in death by his infant son, Donnie; his father and mother, Robert Lee and Avie Lee Owens Parton; his brothers, Larry, Floyd and Randy Parton; his niece, Tever Parton; his sisters ...