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Willis Dupont Obituary

Willis Edward

"Bubba" Dupont



Greenwood, LA- Funeral services celebrating the life of Will Dupont, 71, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2012 in the chapel of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Officiating will be Bro. Olan McDaniel. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Dupont was born on February 5, 1941 in Shreveport, LA and passed away on December 11, 2012 at his residence. He was a cabinet maker for 38 years and owned/operated Will's Cabinet Shop for 24 years. Will enjoyed camping, fishing and dancing with his devoted and loving wife Mary. Bubba will be dearly missed and will always hold a special place in the hearts of his family.

Mr. Dupont was preceded in death by his parents, Willis "Tiny" and Emma Lee Dupont, and siblings, Howard Dupont and George Dupont.

Left to cherish beautiful memories of Will is his wife of 53 years, Mary Hicks Dupont; children, Glenda Bradford and husband David, Brenda Dupont, Kathy Waits and husband Lane, Willis Dupont, Jr. and Julie Denson and Sandy Graff and husband Lynn; grandchildren, Charles Glover, Robert Dupont, Andrea Smith, Joseph Sersch, Houston Waits, Vanessa Sersch, Samantha Garcia, Rachel Dupont and Hunter Bradford; great grandchildren, Robert, Kate Lynn, Madalyne, Mathis and Brayden, and siblings, Jerry Dupont and Barbara Jean Jilg.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Mike and Margie Hampton, as well as, JoAnn Wilson for their friendship and love.

Honoring Mr. Dupont as pallbearers will be: Charles Glover, Joseph Sersch, Houston Waits, Hunter Bradford, Chris Chevalier and Jose Garcia.

Published by Shreveport Times on Dec. 13, 2012.
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Mary so sorry about Will. We just found out last night. We will always remember you and Will. Our prayers with your family.
James and Sarah Hamiter

January 12, 2013

Mary and Family, You all will be in our thoughts and prayers at this time. You and Will have always been so special to us and we will always remember the fishing, 3-wheel riding and fun we had with you all. We cherish your friendship and sorrow in your loss.

Glenn and Pat Hill

December 18, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dennis & Donna Dupont

December 14, 2012

Thinking of you at this time in the lost of your love one . God bless you all.

Lottie Chambers

December 14, 2012

Mr Will was one of a kind. I'm very proud to have called him a friend. The family and friends lost a great guy but heaven welcomed a angel. I can remember a song he would sing almost every day at work. It was oh how I want go home. Love ya brother and thank you for all that you taught me.

charles hendon

December 13, 2012

Thoughts going out to this sweet family. Mr Will was a good man and he will be dearly missed.

Dana Hendon

December 13, 2012

I will all was miss hem. He did a lot 4 me he was like a dad to me he will be muss by all that won he

timothy wilson

December 13, 2012

Prayers going up for this sweet family. I used to spend alot time over there growing up and I can tell you Heaven just got a real treasure. I hope your sweet memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Love to you all

Stacy Rambin

December 13, 2012

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

IRMA JEAN DUPONT WARREN

December 13, 2012

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Karen Franks

December 13, 2012

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with this family during this time of loss. We have such wonderful memories of Will and Mary. Will led me to the Lord in March, 1980 and was such an inspiration to my family with precious memories of Junior Church while at SBT. Thank you Will for your love as a treasured friend.

George & Lillian Wiley

December 13, 2012

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