Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, dead at 82

A cause of death was not revealed. 

David's sister Stella paid an emotional tribute to her brother on social media in a heartfelt post. 

Stella additionally posted on her official Facebook page early Friday morning, "It's never easy to lose a loved one. My wonderful brother David Parton passed in the early hours of the morning."

Reps for Dolly, 78, and Stella Parton did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. 

David was born on March 30, 1942, in White Pine, Tennessee. 

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

At the time of his death, David was a retired bridge builder superintendent for a company called Simpson Construction. He worked on several bridges in the Kingsport, Johnson City and Knoxville areas. David kept mostly out of the spotlight. 

Aside from David's siblings, he was survived by his wife of 45 years, Kay Parton, two daughters, Donna and Dena, and his "nephew/son" Lucas. He had several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In 2021, the Parton family lost Randy after his battle with cancer at the age of 67. Floyd Parton also died in December 2018 at the age of 61.