Joe Lewis Dupree was born November 11,1937, to the late Joe Dupree and Geraldine Jenkins in Sexton, Texas. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

Joe worked at Temple Inland as a Caterpillar Operator before retiring.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Joe leaves to cherish his daughter Linda Parks (Bobby) Grandchildren Brandon Parks (Jennifer), Brooke Steel (William) Great grandchildren Madison, Blair, Carter, Eli, Brayden, Kamryn and Anthony.

Special friends: Shirley Blake, Sean Battle, Ella Warren, Bertha Warren