GCarl Thomas Dean Biography
A native of Nashville, Tennesse, Carl Thomas Dean was the husband of famous American singer Dolly Parton. They had been married for over six decades prior to his death.
Thomas Dean was a businessman and used to run an asphalt-laying company in Nashville.
Carl Thomas Dean’s Age and Birthday
Dean was born on July 20th, 1942, in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. He was 82 years old when he died on March 3, 2025.
Carl Thomas Dean’s Parents
Thomas Dean was the son of Virginia Ginny Bates and Edgar Henry Dean. He had two siblings Sandra and Donnie.
Carl Thomas Dean Dolly Parton’s Husband
Thomas Dean and Dolly Parton met in 1964. He was 21 years old and Dolly was 18 years old. They later began dating and eventually got married on May 30, 1966, in Ringgold, Georgia. The only people in attendance during the couple’s wedding were Dolly Parton’s mom, Avie Lee, the preacher, and his wife.
Thomas Dean and Dolly renewed their vows at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration in 2016. He spoke of the first time he saw Dolly and what his thoughts were. He said; “My first thought was I’m gonna marry that girl. My second thought was, ‘Lord she’s good looking.’ And that was the day my life began.”
Carl Thomas Dean Children
Thomas Dean and his wife Dolly Parton, did not have children of their own. They, however, helped raise several of Dolly Parton’s younger siblings in Nashville, leading her nieces and nephews to refer to her as “Aunt Granny.”
Dolly Parton would later use the moniker “Aunt Granny” to name one of her Dollywood restaurants.
Carl Thomas Dean Death
Thomas Dean died on March 3, 2025. He was 82 years old. News of his death was shared on Dolly Parton’s Instagram account. The statement read; “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony with immediate family attending. He was survived by his siblings Sandra and Donnie,”
“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,” Dolly Parton added.
Carl Thomas Dean And Jolene
Dolly Parton has a song named Jolene which was released in 1973. The inspiration behind the song has remained a mystery to many. Dolly, explained the inspiration behind the song in 2014 when performing in Glastonbury.
“Now, some of you may or may not know that that song was loosely based on a little bit of truth. I wrote that years ago when my husband… was spending a little more time with “Jolene” than I thought he should be. she explained. “I put a stop to that. Got rid of that redhead woman in a hurry.
Dolly went on to explain; “I want you folks to know, though, that something good can come from anything. Had it not been for that woman I would never have written ‘Jolene’ and I wouldn’t have made all that money, so thank you, Jolene.”
As for the name of the song, Dolly Parton explained how she came up with it during an interview with Norwegian television. She said she recalled meeting with a little girl who had come up to the stage for an autograph.
“You’re the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen,” Dolly said to the girl. She went on to explain that the girl had “red hair, green eyes, and fair skin.” When Dolly asked the girl what her name was and she said, “Jolene”. “I said, ‘Well that’s just about the prettiest name I ever heard. I’m gonna write a song about you and if you ever hear it, you’ll know it was about you’.”
Carl Thomas Dean Job
Thomas Dean used to run an asphalt-laying company in Nashville. He was retired at the time of his death.
Carl Thomas Dean Net Worth
Thomas Dean and his wife Dolly Parton have a net worth of $500 Million.
Carl Thomas Dean And Dolly Parton Young
