Birth Date: 10/11/1930
Deceased Date: 10/26/2021
Willow Spring, NC: Mr. Gerald Ray Dupree, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Wake Medical in Raleigh, NC. Funeral Services will be 2:00PM-Friday, October 29, 2021 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC. Burial will follow in Sandy Grove Church Cemetery, Willow Spring, NC.
Mr. Dupree was born on October 11, 1930 in Johnston County, NC to the late Alexander and Caroline Langdon Dupree. He was also preceded in death by his son, Phillip Dupree and several brothers and sisters. Mr. Dupree was a retired farmer. He loved music, especially playing the fiddle, and spending time with his family.
Surviving include his wife of 71 years, Norma Ryals Dupree; daughters, Janet Parker and husband, Louis, and Wanda Reardon and husband, Joey; grandchildren, Chad Parker and wife, Tonia, Mark Parker and wife, Tigh, Wesley Reardon and wife, Anna, Jennifer Adcock and husband, James, Jill Parker and husband, Daniel, Genni Dupree, Paul Dupree and wife, Danielle and Ray Dupree and wife, Christy; great-grandchildren, Anna, Carlee, Madison, Avery, Luke, Kimberly, Charlotte, Stewart, Allie, Dillon, Andrew, Ava, Bella, Langdon, Logan and Laci; daughter-in-law, Janelle Dupree; many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12:30PM-1:45PM, Friday, October 29, 2021 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC and other times at the home.
Flowers are welcomed.
In accordance with NC-COVID19 guidelines, the funeral home suggests practicing social distancing guidelines and the three W’s: wait, wash, and wear a face covering. Face coverings are not required, but are kindly recommended for all services
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.roseandgraham.com
Arrangement by Rose and Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC.
