Dolly Parton’s Moving Grief Advice for Brandon Blackstock’s Loved Ones

“I lost my hero yesterday,” Seth wrote in his Aug. 9 post, “Words can’t describe how proud of you I am on raising me and your 3 other kids. You were a father, a son, a brother, and most importantly my best friend.”

He continued, “You’ll have to watch me grow up from a Birds Eye view now buts that’s ok with me. There’s no one else on this earth that I would want to be my dad because no one can be half the man you were to me. I’ll see you everyday when the sun rises and falls.”

Brandon also received a moving tribute from his half-brother Shelby Blackstock, the son of Reba and Brandon’s dad Narvel Blackstock. 

“Words cannot begin to capture the tremendous loss our family has endured,” Shelby—whose mom was married to Narvel from 1989 to 2015— wrote on Instagram August 8. “Brandon Blackstock was an irreplaceable part of our family—funny, bright, and full of life—and he will be deeply missed. He taught me so much, leaving behind countless cherished memories that I will hold onto forever.”

He continued, “For every treasured moment we shared, there are so many more we’ll never get to make together, but I know you’ll still be there. Every hunt, every flight, and in the everyday moments of life, I’ll feel your presence.”

For a closer look back at Brandon’s life, keep reading.