Dolly Parton's brother and songwriting partner Floyd Parton passes away at the age of 61
Dolly Parton's brother Floyd Parton died at the age of 61 on December 6, as stated by the obituary. A private funeral was also held by the family
Dolly Parton's brother, Floyd Estel Parton, has passed away at the age of 61. According to his obituary which was listed on Tennessee’s Atchley Funeral Home website, Floyd passed away on December 6.
The obituary stated, "A renaissance man, Floyd was a man of many talents and areas of knowledge. He was an avid outdoorsman and had an abundant knowledge of nature as well as being an incredible cook." Like his famous 72-year-old sister Dolly, Floyd too had a talent for music and together, the siblings produced many hits such as the 1991 duet 'Rockin’ Years' with Ricky Van Shelton. They also wrote 1978’s 'Nickels and Dimes' from her album 'Heartbreaker'.