BRANSON, MO. (THECOUNT) — Dolly Parton and her family are mourning the death of singer-songwriter and Dolly’s kid brother, Floyd Parton.
Floyd, 61, died past Thursday, December 6, said family members, who did not provide a cause of death.
“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,” according to his obituary.
Some of his most famous songs were “Rockin’ Years,” recorded by Dolly Parton and Ricky Van Shelton, and “Nickels and Dimes,” recorded by Dolly Parton and later by George Burns, according to reports.
Floyd is survived by his siblings, including Dolly, their spouses, and a large extended family.
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