India, July 27 -- One of Dolly Parton's elder brothers died on Thursday, July 23, as per Atchley Funeral Home. Coy Parton, who was also referred to as "Denver," was 82 years old.

At this moment, the cause of his death remains undetermined.

According to the funeral home, he worked as a crane operator, constructing bridges, and was also a homestead farmer and enthusiastic hunter.

Denver worked as a crane operator in bridge construction for many years. Additionally, he was a homestead farmer and a passionate hunter.

Denver Parton, along with his renowned sister, was one of twelve children born to Avie Lee Owens Parton and Robert Lee Parton in Sevier County. A 2025 article on the Taste of Country website described Denver Parton as "possib...