Dolly Parton announced the passing of her husband, Carl Dean, who died at 82 after nearly 60 years of marriage. Parton, deeply moved, expressed her love and gratitude for their time together. Meeting Dean at 18 in Nashville inspired lifelong affection, leading to their marriage in 1966. Dean, a businessman, was known for his private nature, yet his influence extended to Parton's music, notably inspiring the song "Jolene." The family requests privacy as they mourn their loss and celebrate Dean's life.
Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.
I was surprised and delighted that while he talked to me, he looked at my face (a rare thing for me). He seemed to be genuinely interested in finding out who I was and what I was about.
She got this terrible crush on my husband. And he just loved going to the bank because she paid him so much attention. It was kinda like a running joke between us.
Dean was a businessman, having owned an asphalt-paving business in Nashville. His parents, Virginia 'Ginny' Bates Dean and Edgar 'Ed' Henry Dean, had three children.
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