Howard McRoy Du Bose

Howard McRoy Du Bose obituary

Howard McRoy Du Bose

Howard Du Bose Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks & White Funeral Home and Crematory - Roxboro on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Howard M. Du Bose Jr., 79, of Hurdle Mills, died on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Montgomery County, Ohio and he was the son of the late Howard McRoy Du Bose, Sr., and Lyda Tom Bethea Du Bose. In addition to the parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Ann Du Bose.

Mr. Du Bose is survived his wife Susan Hester and one sister Barbara Boerstler Du Bose.

A private memorial service will be held later.

Memorials may be made to Back Pack Pals of Person County, P.O. Box 1720, Roxboro, NC 27573 or WUNC Radio.

Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.

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