Anthony Martin Dupree 1969-2024

Posted Thursday, March 21, 2024 8:35 am

Anthony Martin Dupree, 54, of Alba passed away on March 9, 2024 in Canton. He was born on Oct. 27, 1969 to Ronald Durell Dupree and Judith Burgess Dupree in Arlington.

Tony grew up in the Grand Prairie area. He was a southern gentleman and all around good person. Tony was the friend that was there no matter what the problem was. Tony enjoyed the outdoors. His favorite pastime was bass fishing, but his biggest joy was playing with his grandchildren and time spent with family. Tony was a big-hearted man who will be missed by many, but lives on in the hearts and memories of all that knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Dupree.

Tony is survived by his beloved wife since March 9, 2011, Shannon Dupree of Alba; sons, Josh Thomison and wife Alesia of Arlington and Jeremy Thomison and wife Danielle of Emory; grandchildren, Alexia Thomison, Alissa Thomison, Audrey Thomison, Peyton Thomison, Heather Thomison, Kaitlyn Simmons, Beau Thomison, Jeremy Thomison Jr., Aubree Thomison and Maverick Thomison; father, Ron Dupree of Atlanta; brother, Kevin Dupree of Atlanta; a host of other family and friends.

A celebration of Tony’s life will be held at a later date.

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