Kenneth Allen Dupree

Childersburg, Alabama - Kenneth Allen Dupree, 80, of Fayetteville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.  Ken is survived by his wife Sandra Jennings Dupree, daughter Wendy Richardson (Mike), son Brad Gillum (Angi), granddaughters Shelby Brown and Loren Richardson, grandsons Braxton Gillum and Alex Gillum, great grandchildren Lenora and Ayler Rhodes, sister Joyce Mitchell, brothers Roy Dupree (Billi), Michael Dupree (Sassy) and Donnie Dupree (Karla).  Ken is preceded in death by his son Scott Allen Dupree, father Bennie Marchal Dupree and Mother Margaret Hudgins Dupree.

Ken retired from Avondale Mills with 44 years of service.  After retirement he enjoyed working with his hands on a multitude of projects.  He was a devoted member of Cedar Creek Cowboy Church and was instrumental, along with his fellow church members, in constructing the interior of the church.  He was also a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association for many years and enjoyed fellowshipping with his motorcycle riding buddies.

The family would to thank Dr. Michael Swearingen and staff at Sylacauga Family Health Center, Dr. David Schultz, Jeff Herald, CRNP, and staff at Alabama Cardiovascular Group, Dr. Mark Bridges, Stacy McGrady, CRNP and staff at Hematology & Oncology Associates of Alabama, Tina Franklin, RN and staff at Enhabit Home Health, Coosa Valley Medical Center, and Coosa Valley Hospice for the wonderful care that was given to Ken and his family.  A special thank you to the nursing staff that cared for him within these facilities as they were invaluable to his comfort and care.

A celebration of life will be held at Cedar Creek Cowboy Church, March 28, 2026 at 1:00PM

In lieu of flowers his family requests donations to the Cedar Creek Cowboy Church youth.

Donations can be mailed to: Cedar Creek Cowboy Church

6760 Childersburg/ Fayetteville Highway

Childersburg, AL 35044

God saw he was getting tired and a cure not to be, so he put his arms around him and whispered “COME TO ME”. With tearful eyes we watched him and saw him pass away.  Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay.  A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest.  God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best.

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