Tarrant County - Obituaries - Marvin Ray Dupre


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Mansfield News Mirror
January 26, 2007


Marvin Ray Dupre, 75,  passed away peacefully after a
courageous fight with pancreatic cancer, Tuesday, Jan.
16, 2007.  He was surrounded by his adoring family who
he loved so much.

Memorial service was Saturday at Shannon Rose Hill
Funeral Chapel.  Burial: Private.

Ray was born June 5, 1931, in Big Cane, Louisiana to
Harvey and Elta Leger Dupre.  Ray spent a childhood
fishing on the bayou and hunting for birds and
squirrels with his brothers and father.  He was
salutatorian of Palmetto High in a class of five
members.  Ray enlisted in the Air Force at the age of
17.  When stationed at Carswell AFB in 1951, Ray met
his wife, Shirley.   Mitchell (Mike) and Elisa were
born and a close-knit family was formed.  Ray was
stationed in Columbus, Miss.; Honolulu, Hawaii; and
Charleston, S.C.  He made all of these places an
adventure for his family.  Ray retired a master
sergeant from the Air Force after 20 years and began
his second career as a building inspector for the city
of Arlington.  His last assignment was as chief
building inspector on the Ballpark at Arlington.  His
name is engraved on a plaque in the entry of the
stadium.  

Upon retirement Ray was full time babysitter for his
grandson, Connor.  He changed diapers and lovingly
took notes on all his activities.  Ray was an avid
antique dealer, coin and watch collector, and overall
lover of junk.  Ray loved his children and
grandchildren more than any father known.  He was a
hands-on parent long before the term was invented.  He
left a legacy of honesty, integrity, and a strong work
ethic.  He would much rather be remembered for the
depth of his love for his family than any career
achievement, of which he had many.  Through the pain
and suffering, his outgoing personality could not be
stopped.  He treated all his caregivers with love and
respect.  The family wishes to thank Heartland Hospice
and Arbrook Plaza for their tender care for Mr. Dupre.

Ray was preceded in death by parents and siblings,
Wayne Dupre and Doralea Luneau.

Survivors: Wife of 54 years, Shirley; son, Mike Dupre
and wife, Sheryl, and grandson, Connor of Mansfield;
daughter Elisa Cole and husband, Barry and
granddaughter Kristen Cole of Mansfield; brothers
Milbon Dupre and wife, Palmyre of Louisiana; and
Harvey Dupre and wife, Betty of Tennessee; sister,
Beulah and husband, Brady Ganson of Texas; and many
cousins, nieces, nephews, and scores of friends.