Jim was born to John Milton and Alta Boneta (Thornhill) Dupy December 08, 1942 in Salem Oregon. He grew up in California, Colorado, Kansas and Oklahoma, eventually settling in Midwest City, where he graduated high school. He was educated at Oklahoma Baptist University, and Central State University.
In his early life, he was in sales. He sold shoes, cookware, appliances at Montgomery Ward, and insurance; in that order. Later, Jim secured work at Tinker Air Force Base. He hired on as an aircraft mechanic, attended more college, and finally retired after serving as Chief of Aircraft Production.
Jim was very versatile and adventurous. He sang in many local chorale groups; including barbershop quartets, gospel, and song leading at church. He ran marathons, showed dogs, grew roses, made pottery, fished and watched birds. He pursued his great love of writing. He lived the cowboy life at a pause in his government employment. Riding the fences and cutting out the calves, he homesteaded. Also, he lived in England for a few years. He was a kind, loving and gentle man loved by his family and all who knew him.
His parents preceded him in death, as well as his brother, Phil.
Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joy Burt Dupy; son, Scott Dupy and wife Sherri of Meeker; daughter, Angela and husband Jon White of Edmond; and daughter, Lori and Mike Freeman of Edmond; six grandchildren: Jennifer Jones and husband Jake of Meeker, Daniel White and wife Tessa of Chicago, Ethan Freeman of Florida, Natalie White of Edmond, Ally Freeman of Oklahoma City, and Chandler White of Colorado; two great-grandchildren, Raeleigh and Drew Jones of Meeker; sisters, Sharon Selvy of Tucson, Arizona and Bonnie Jo Sturgeon of Bristow; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
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