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PallbearersEric Harriel

Benjamin HarrielDavid Harris, Jr.

Melvin ChapmanMackie Bradford

Walter Stanfield

Honorary pallbearersR.V. Bodiford

Holland BodifordBobbie Ray Bodiford

Henderson BodifordArlington Jones

Flower BearersFriends of the Family

Final Arrangements 

Swanson Funeral Home, Inc.

14751 West McNicholsDetroit, Michigan 48235

Interment Elmwood Historic Cemetery

1200 Elmwood AvenueDetroit, Michigan 48207

AcknowledgementsThe family wishes to acknowledge with deep

appreciation the many expressions of love,

concern and kindness shown to themduring this time of bereavement.

May God Bless and Keep You!

The Family of Jacob James Dupree, Sr.

Celebrating the

Life Of

 Jacob J. Dupree, Sr .

ServiceThursday, August 25, 2011

Fellowship Chapel 7707 West Outer Drive

Detroit, Michigan 48235

September 17, 1922 - August 18, 2011

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Dad Even though your body has left our presence, we know that your 

spirit lives on in heaven and in our hearts. Love, patience, and

understanding radiated from your soul and helped carry usthrough our lives. We are so grateful to God to have had a father 

like you. We miss you, but know that you are watching over usfrom heaven. We love you.

 Jerome, Jackie, James and Jacquette

Grampy  As far back as I can remember I've been your ³Big Fella.´ I've

always quietly observed you and sought to emulate your patience,

strength, work ethic, compassion, confidence, and giving spirit.

I'll never forget your wisdom and the golden smile that precededyour huge laugh. I love you.

 David  

I will miss your hugs and hearing you say "Pretty Lil¶ Lady," but

I'll never forget. I will always remember the life lessons you

taught me including, how to swing a golf club and how to grocery

shop. Grampy, I love you and will always remember you in my

heart.

 Ashleigh

I know you loved me

And I still love you, too.So, I'm trying to be strong

Just for you.

I know I'm not perfect.

I know I'll never be.

I just know you're up there

And that you're proud of me.You had to let go

Even though you were holding on for so long

But there's not a day I don't think of you,

And how you were so strong.

I just want to tell youThat you're always in my heart.

Even though I still cry,

I know we're not apart.

Thinking of you, Grampy I love you.

 Jasmin

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Order of Service

Prelude

Processional

Musical Selection Fellowship Chapel

Scripture Reading Minister 

Prayer and SpecialRemarks

Rev. Stanley L. Scott

Remarks Family and Friends

Musical Selection Fellowship Chapel

Eulogy Rev. Wendell Anthony

Recessional

Postlude

Interment 

Elmwood Historic Cemetery

Detroit, Michigan 48207

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Obituary  

Jacob James Dupree, Sr. was born September 17, 1922in Gadsden, Alabama to Julia and James Dupree.

Jacob attended George Washington Carver High School

in Gadsden, Alabama, where he was known as ³Flash

Dupree´ due to his speed and agility on the football

field. After one year of studies at Alabama State

College in Montgomery, Alabama, Jacob enlisted in theUnited States Navy during World War II where he

served as an electrician. After being honorably

discharged from the United States Navy, he returned to

Alabama State College where he earned a Bachelor¶s

Degree. He became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi

Fraternity while attending Alabama State College.

Jacob received his Master¶s Degree in Mathematics

from Penn State University. He was an educator and an

administrator in various public school systems from

1951 to 1987. He retired from the position of Assistant

Principal at Cooley High School in Detroit.

Jacob was united in holy matrimony to Zellie Bodiford

in July of 1955. This union was blessed with four 

children. Jacob was a devoted family man. His

devotion was demonstrated by how he constantly

encouraged his loved ones no matter what. His faith and

love overshadowed any obstacles that he and his loved

ones faced.

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Jacob was an avid golfer, enjoyed spectator sports, andloved gardening. He accepted Christ at an early age.

The Lord blessed him with a servant¶s heart. He was known as a kind, compassionate, and considerate

gentleman. He got much satisfaction from helping

others. He was a member of Fellowship Chapel in

Detroit, Michigan. After retiring, Jacob and Zellie

relocated to Fairfield Glade, Tennessee where he became a member of Fairfield Glade United Methodist

Church and served as an usher. 

Jacob fought the good fight of faith before making his

transition on August 18, 2011. He was preceded in

death by his mother and stepfather, Julia and Charlie

Clark, his father James Dupree, and his sister Pearline

Harriel. He is survived by his wife Zellie, four 

children, Jerome (Patricia-deceased), Jacqueline,

James, and Jacquette; three grandchildren, David,

Ashleigh, and Jasmin; father-in-law, R.B. Bodiford;

and a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces,

nephews, cousins, family members, and friends.

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