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In the eulogy, Parton also noted that Owens had an impressive songwriting career of his own, penning songs for Loretta Lynn, Porter Wagoner, Ricky Skaggs, Kris Kristofferson and others.

She also pointed to his involvement with her Dollywood theme park and offered her sympathies to her uncle's friends and fans, as well as his wife, children, grandkids and great-grandkids.

\"It's really hard to say or to know for sure what all you owe somebody for your success,\" Parton reflected. \"But I can tell you for sure I owe Uncle Billy an awful lot.\"

\"The greatest thing he ever did for me was to help me see my dreams come true and for that I will be forever grateful,\" she wrote. \"Rest in peace, Uncle Bill.\"

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