Overview
- Coy “Denver” Parton died on July 23, according to an obituary posted by Atchley Funeral Home.
- The obituary says he was 82 and one of 12 children born to Avie Lee Owens Parton and Robert Lee Parton.
- It describes Denver as a crane operator who worked on bridge construction, a homestead farmer and an avid hunter.
- He is survived by two daughters, a grandson, a brother and seven sisters including Dolly Parton, and his funeral services will be private.
- The funeral-home notice gives the main public details but does not list a cause of death, prompting media requests for comment and tributes on social platforms; the family’s history of public losses and Dolly Parton’s recent health news have increased public interest.