Mr. George Dupree Jr, age 75 of Waco, received his call to be with the Lord on January 7, 2023 At Baylor Scott and White/Hillcrest Hospital.
Memorial Service: 10:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Lake Shore Funeral Home in Waco. CLICK HERE to view the Live Stream of the service
George Willie Dupree Jr was born December 21, 1947, in San Antonio Texas to George Willie Dupree and Dorothy Nell “Dot” Dupree.
George attended public school in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from G W Brackenridge High School. He attended Trinity University and Texas Southern University where he was a member of the basketball team. George received a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from Texas Southern University. He also earned a Masters of Education Degree from Tarleton State University.
George married Clara Vernette Dupree and to this union three sons were born.
George was a faithful servant of the Lord. While residing in Temple Texas, he was a member of the 10th Street and Avenue M Church of Christ where he served as a Sunday School Teacher. He later became a member of the Hood Street Church of Christ in Waco, Texas.
George was an educator and coach for over 35 years. First for the Temple Independent School District as an educator and coach at Lamar Middle School and then for the Waco Independent School District. He held several positions during his tenure in Waco Schools including educator, basketball coach, and Assistant Principal at University High School, Assistant Principal at University Middle School, Assistant Principal at Waco 9th Grade High School, and Assistant Principal at Waco High School. He was also Head Principal at Tennyson Middle School and Director of Human Resources.
In 2018 George was inducted into the Waco Independent School District Athletics Lifetime Athletic Honor Roll in recognition of his significant contributions benefitting student athletes.
George had a passion for photography and classic cars. He was an avid reader and a bible scholar. He also enjoyed playing basketball, playing board games, watching sports and spending time with his family.
George was a loving person with a strong faith in God, compassion for others, and could always be counted on. He demonstrated this by volunteering with various charities, Thanksgiving Turkey Drives for the church, and mentorship.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Willie Dupree and his mother, Dorothy Dupree.
He leaves to cherish his memory: His three loving and devoted sons, George Dupree III of Waco, Christopher Dupree of Mansfield, and Michael Dupree of Waco. His cherished grandchildren: Brendan Dupree, Brianna Dupree, Braylon Dupree, and Marlee Dupree. His Uncle, Howard Fisher and His Aunt, Viriginia Mccrimmon. His Cousins: Gary Fisher, Michael Mccrimmon, Stevie Fisher, Alika Fisher-Thomas, Earven Flowers, Kristen Fisher, Adrienne Fisher, Devin Thomas, Michael Mccrimmon Jr, Tristan Thomas, Braylon Flowers, Merrick Fisher, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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May God give the Family strength and peace during your time of loss of such a good faithful servant in Bro. DUPREE.
This is profound by far… We are going to miss this Great man of God, as we will not let go of the legacy coach Dupree left behind! In summation, Mr. Dupree life exemplified no excuses! Too my bro’s, the only way you will be able to move on is to hold tight to the good times, to the noble things, to his teaching’s, every advice and examples!
Sending Prayers to the entire Dupree Family for Comfort and Strength through this time. Mr. Dupree was a role model and mentor to many students in Waco ISD and his legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren.
To the family of Bro. Dupree,
My and I family give our condolences to you.
Bro. Dupree was a good man that loved the Lord. His body is put to rest, but his godly influences will live forever through others and always remembered by others.
God Bless,
Tonia Gooden and Family
No amount of words can or will ever express the impact he had on our family. He will both be forever remembered and forever missed!
Our love and prayers, go out to the Dupree Family!!
My prayers are with the Dupree family during this time. Coach Dupree was a mentor as well as a father figure to all of us during our time at Travis Middle School in Temple, TX, I will never forget the time we traveled to Copperas Cove to scout the football game, You will be missed but never forgotten…
I pray God continues to give you and your loved ones the strength you need to get through these trying times Trey. May he continue to cover you all in the blood. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
To the family, please accept my deepest condolences on losing your loved one! I had the absolute joy of working with Mr. Dupree in Waco ISD. There was always laughter when the 3-Stoogies were together. (Dr. Rowe, Dr. Bishop, and Mr. Dup). Prayers of strength are respectfully sent to you all!
. One of my best teachers. He was a great person always said hello made you feel like someone always listened to what you had to say. Sending my condolences to the family. Love and miss you
Rest in peace Coach Dupree.
Deepest Condolences to the Dupree family.
Peace N Blessings
My deepest condolences, to George’s family., friends and for those whose lives he touched.
He was always an upbeat person and made many positive impacts on fellow classmates, at Brackenridge High School.
My prayers are with the Dupree family , Mr. Dupree we will always love you, and you will forever be missed until eternity. Braylon will treasure you always , You was the best grandfather ever , and you was always there for me when I needed you. You will always be in our heart’s forever.
Rest in Paradise, my dear big brother. You have fought the good fight; You have finished the race; You have kept the faith. A crown of righteousness will be awarded to you by Jesus aka Yeshua on Judgment Day.
We will see you again, George, when our big brother comes to take us back home. No more pain. No more tears. No more sorrow.
Love you forever,
Margaret Ivory aka Job’s Wife Sister aka JWS
My condolences to the Dupree family.
The Cavil Family
May God be with the family at this time as you lay your love one to rest. We send our condolences for the family. Coach Dupree was a kind and faithful man. May God comfort and keep you.
The Cavil Family
We send our condolences for the family. Coach Dupree was a kind and faithful man. May God comfort and keep you.
Sending my Condolences & Prayers to the Dupree Family. Pray that GOD will give the family the strength they need during this difficult time.
To the Dupree and Fisher families,
My sincere condolences to you for the loss of George (Penny). I didn’t know him personally, but knew that he was loved and admired by his family and friends. I‘d always heard good things about him through my sisters and his church members of Temple. It was as though he was a great celebrity. After reading his obituary I feel that he was truly a celebrity to all who knew him.
Rest in Paradise Penny🙏🏽
George was one of the friendliest persons I have met and THE friendliest neighbor – we lived right next to him.
I never, and I mean I NEVER saw George without a smile.
Coming or going he always had his hand up in his car waving hello.
It got to the point where I tried to beat him to the punch and wave at him first whenever I saw him, but that rarely happened… he was always smiling and waving at me.
These days it seems there’s a lack of people with character and integrity and a very positive outlook on life.
Maybe it’s the sign of the times. George was one of those rare individuals with a solid character and deep integrity.
Be patient George you’ll be seeing me and all my pets that you know from my backyard sometime in the future in the spirit world with God.
Your neighbor and friend,
Kurt
To the beareaved family: may the grace of God rest, rule & abide with you forever. You are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
RIP my dear Brother. What a peace to know the last breath you took on earth you exhaled into the loving arms of Christ. Your impact on my husbands life and my own we will never forget. You were an amazing man of God. Job well done, now hear the words of our loving God; enter in ye faithful servant your job on earth is done. Our prayer is we will see you at the gates.
Mr. Dupree was definitely one of the best Principles I had during my school years. Always an uplifting spirit, and even when he had to correct you it was understood that was done out of love because he cared for the kids. R.I.P Mr. Dupree, job well done!
Rest In Peace with The Lord.
Rest In Peace with The Lord.
I thank God for having known you-a GREAT Bible teacher!
Love,
Eura – Temple, TX
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Dupree family. George was a true friend and colleague! Through the times that George, Hazel and I I carpooled back and forth to Texas A&M working on our doctorate degrees, we could always count on
George to quote a scripture, give us a chuckle with a hilarious story, or encourage us when we felt like giving up. George had the biggest heart. I know he is up in heaven asking the Lord where all the antique cars are stored so he can take a spin! We’ll miss you George. Until we meet at Jesus’ feet! Save a seat for us all!
My deepest condolences to the family. I pray for God’s strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Love
Dimitria
George was my friend and there were no two friends closer than George and me. Two peas in a
pod, Mutt and Jeff-we’ve been tight as brothers
since we were 16 years old. Through challenges at school and with our families, to debates about sports teams, and relationships-nothing was off-limits in our conversations.
George helped shape my thinking on many things. He helped me grow up and become the man I am today. For 60 years, we were always there for each other-sometimes, just to listen, sometimes, for advice and support, but always there.
Today, I’m hurting badly because my friend is no longer here. I can’t call and hear his voice or his laugh. I can’t hear him tell jokes or talk about his family. We can’t compare experiences. But, I’m also blessed because I have wonderful memories on which to reflect when pain of his loss is too great. I am truly blessed to have been able to call George my friend!!!
2 Timothy 4:7 says: I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race and I have kept the faith.
George’s fight is over and he is now being rewarded with eternal life with the Father.
Rest In Peace, my friend.
Praying for your the family for strength and peace and comfort during this difficult time!
George was a classy, congenial, and compassionate human being. RIP
Felicity Coronado (UHS)
May you rest in peace “Penny” Dupree and reap the treasures that are stored in heaven for you. You will always be special to my family not only because of the “Penny” namesake but also because of your friendship. So many great memories through the years. Praying for comfort, peace and joy for the family. The everlasting comfort, peace and joy that can only come from God.
I am proud to have been one of many young men Coach Dupree took under his wing, As a coach, he taught us to always give your best effort. He coached, mentored and groomed many of us to become better Men, Fathers and productive citizens. I will never forget the years I had the opportunity to be coached by Coach Dupree. Some people say that a child’s early adolescence is when they are most impressionable, for me and my teammates , coach Dupree certainly did just that. REST IN PEACE MY COACH, MY FRIEND. ” Coaching is a profession of love. You can’t coach people unless you love them.” UHS class of 83
I first met George in 1966. He was my first roommate at Trinity University. He was a sophomore and I was a junior. Because he was from San Antonio, I hardly saw him at night because he had the option to go home.
But when he did come to the suite I would definitely know it because he came in singing and dancing. I would ask him, “Who are you today, Sam Cooke or Jackie Wilson?” He would say, “No, today I am Marvin Gaye.”
George was a funny person but he was also a serious person. Even if George did someone to make someone upset, you couldn’t get mad at him because he was really a loving person.
Those are just some of the memories that I have of George.
May George Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.
Family: Find strength in knowing that Mr. Dupree finished all of his assignments. He helped me when I was a first year teacher in Waco ISD. May he rest in God’s peace!
Lemuel Cook.
Condolences to the family. I remember George from high school and our days at Trinity University. George didn’t need to brag because his actions showed up on the basketball court. RIP George. A Trinity University classmate- Lemuel Cook, San Antonio, TX
Look up “a good man” in any dictionary or encyclopedia – you’ll find George’s picture. He helped us all be better.
My Brother AND my mentor…
What an amazing person Mr. Dupree was and what a remarkable life he lived. He has made a difference in so many lives. I’m grateful to have had a chance to know him. Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
The Hunt Family
Our deepest condolences to the Dupree and Fisher Families. Penny was a tru
Shorty and I send our deepest sympathy to your family. Clara, my thoughts are with you during this time. We had so many great times during his umpire career here in Temple. He always helped me look after my boys when we were at the ball park. He wi be greatly missed.
Shorty and Linda Grisham
To the entire Dupree Family : I send my heartfelt prayers and thoughts during this time of sorrow. Mr. Dupree was a man of great talents and I enjoyed working with him. My God give you strength and know that he will always be with you. Just call on his name and he will be there for you. Love you all and be blessed.
Our deepest condolences to the Dupree and Fisher families. When the Fisher and Maxwell’s held their family reunions on the same day and at the same location Dupree and I would arrive early and spend time catching up and sharing family history and how good God had been to our families. Cousin, you have gained your wings. May God grant the family comfort and peace.
The Maxwell Family Reunion sends our deepest condolences.
From the Lang family, our Prayers are with the Dupree family. I knew Bro. Dupree from the First Sunday Fellowship Meetings throughout the years growing up in the Church.
Sharon Lang and family
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one, George. You and your family will remain in my prayers. George and I attended middle school, high school, and college together. He was a good person with a positive attitude. Also, he was a true friend and athlete.
Trey, Chris, and Michael, I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked for your dad at Tennyson Middle School and the 9th Grade Center…and he was so impactful in my own journey in education. Serving him at both schools was an honor and just plain FUN. He was such a joyful leader who loved people and his job. He will be missed.
May God give the family the continuous healing they stand in need of. Bro. Dupree left such a tremendous impression on me and I will cherish those memories forever. Such a steward of the word and dropped soo many jewels my way! R.I.P. Bro. Dupree
R. I. P. my brother.
Mr. Dupree was the best principal I ever worked with. I have worked with 60 principals. He was the most perceptive, kind, and generous principal. A great listener, mentor and a person of great integrity. He was truly the best and one of a kind. He will be missed. RIP Mr. Dupree.
Dear Mr. Dupree,
I just learned of your passing, and I felt compelled to express my gratitude. You were my principal at Tennyson Middle School, and you left a lasting impact on my life. Your guidance and encouragement were pivotal; you were the reason I graduated high school and became the first in my family to go to college. Thank you for the love and support you showed me—it made all the difference.
Rest in peace, Mr. Dupree. You’ll always be remembered.