Coy “Denver” Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, dies at 82. (Source: Atchley Funeral Home)
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Coy “Denver” Parton, who was a brother to country superstar Dolly Parton, has died at 82.
Big picture view:
Parton, who passed away on Thursday, worked for years as a crane operator building bridges, according to his obituary. He was also a homestead farmer and loved to hunt.
The backstory:
Parton, who lived in Sevierville, Tennessee, is survived by two children and one grandchild, as well as one brother and seven sisters, along with other family members.
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US singer and songwriter Dolly Parton arrives for the 57th Academy of Country Music awards at the Allegiant stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 7, 2022. (Photo by BRIDGET BENNETT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Local perspective:
The obituary stated that services will be private. A guest register was set up at Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville and online condolences can be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.
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