James "Jimmy" DuPree

James "Jimmy" DuPree, 26 of Gilmer passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014, in Gilmer. He was born October 13, 1988, in Mesquite, Texas, lived all of his life in Gilmer and was a member of The Gilmer Church of Christ. Jimmy was charismatic and had a unique personality with a smile that would light up the room. He also had a wonderful sense of humor and was a loving person. Jimmy is survived by his parents, Frank and Lisa Jones DuPree of Gilmer; grandparents, Joyce Jones of Gilmer, Sandra Edwards of Garland, Tom and Dolores DuPree of Texarkana; brother, Jonathan T. DuPree of Gilmer, sisters, Stephanie DuPree of Ft. Worth, Heather Reed and husband, David of Lubbock and Samantha Lavender; nephews, Jackson DuPree, Dawson Reed and, Augustus Reed; also numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Andrea Nicole DuPree and grandfather, Billy Eugene Jones. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.