Dolly Parton’s Siblings: A Comprehensive Look at the Nation The Eleven Brothers and Sisters of Legend Dolly, 78, has not yet made any public remarks on her brother’s passing.
Representatives for Stella and Dolly have been contacted by PEOPLE for more comment. David was a former supervisor of bridge construction with Simpson Construction at the time of his death.
According to the obituary, he had worked in Knoxville, Johnson City, and Kingsport, among other places in Tennessee.
“Dr. David McNabney, Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, his Cornerstone caregiver, Aubrie Smith, and caregiver, Robin Schmidt, are especially appreciated by the family,” the statement said.
David was the second oldest of the 11 Parton siblings, who also included the already-deceased Randy, Larry, and Floyd, as well as Willadeene, 84, Coy, 81, Dolly, Robert Jr., 76, Stella, Cassie, 73, Freida, 67, and Rachel, 65.