Dolly Partonâs brother, Floyd Estel Parton has died at the age of 61.
According to the obituary posted by Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville, Tennessee, Parton passed away on Thursday, December 6th.
Known by his family as a ârenaissance manâ and a âman of many talents,â he was also involved in the music industry. âHe was an avid outdoorsman and had an abundant knowledge of nature as well as being an incredible cook,â states the obituary. âFloyd was a talented songwriter and composer. Two of his most famous songs were Rockinâ Years, recorded by Dolly Parton and Ricky Van Shelton and Nickels and Dimes, recorded by Dolly Parton and later by George Burns.â
Floydâs family celebrated his life with a private service and have asked those mourning to donate to Tennesseeâs My People Senior Activity Center in place of flowers.
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