Wayne Lawrence Dupree

1937 - 2016

Wayne Lawrence Dupree obituary, 1937-2016, Norfolk, VA

BORN

1937

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Smith & Williams Funeral Home

818 Norview Ave

Norfolk, Virginia

Wayne Dupree Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 27, 2016.

Wayne L. Dupree, 78, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, April 26,2016. He was born in Montgomery AL to Harry and Louise Dupree on October 6, 1937. After 26 years of service in the United States Navy he retired. He entered into the Navy in 1958 as an enlisted man, was promoted to CWO2 and retired in 1981. He was preceded in death by a son Wayne Michael Dupree. Survived by his wife Lorraine Dupree, daughter Denise Corpus and husband Ray of Norfolk, son Timothy Dupree, Steven Roberts of Norfolk. 5 grandchildren, Crystal Horner, Zachary Danenberg, Timothy Dupree Jr., Trenton Pridgen and Raeanna Corpus. 1 great grandchild, Nevaeh Taylor; brother Henry Dupree and wife Cindy of TX. Nephew Phillip Dupree and niece Kambi Dupree of TX. Also many sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws. A viewing will be held Monday evening May 2nd from 6 to 8 pm at Smith and Williams Funeral Home with a Funeral Mass held Tuesday 11 am at St. Pius X Church, 7800 Halprin Dr, Norfolk. You may offer condolences to the family at www.smithandwilliamsnorfolk.com.

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May 11, 2016

Henry Dupree

It's been a week since you were laid to rest. You are still on my mind & I truly miss you. Our time together was to short but I'm thankful to the lord we met. You changed my life forever as I always wanted a brother & finally got one. I love you with all my heart and cannot wait till we meet again.

May 6, 2016

Charlie & Jackie Rice

Charlie and I are so very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. We were out of town and just heard. Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family. He was a great friend. Fair winds and following seas!

May 5, 2016

Debi and Preston Ludlam

I am so sorry for your loss! We only meet him a few times, but seemed like a great man.

May 3, 2016

Tom Holston

What a delight to review those marvelous photos of my friend Wayne...aka Gunner. To his family I can only say: we all are better human beings for having known Wayne...husband, father. granddad, uncle and shipmate.

May 2, 2016

Alex and Carmen Corpus

Denise and Lorraine and family we send our deepest sympathy to the loss of your father , husband of Lorraine. We know what your going through its a tough time and our prays are with you all. My he rest in peace now.

May 1, 2016

Walter Corrigan

Rest in peace, brother.

May 1, 2016

Tony Hill

RIP Gunner! You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas!

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St Pius X Catholic Church

7800 Halprin Dr, Norfolk, VA

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3

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St Pius X Catholic Church

7800 Halprin Dr, Norfolk, VA

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Smith & Williams Funeral Home

818 Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509

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