James Lee “Skip,” Deupree, Jr., loving husband and devoted father, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 1, 2022. He was born on August 18, 1954, in Montgomery, Alabama, to James Lee Deupree, Sr. and Ann Hollingsworth Deupree.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Joy Payne Deupree of Lexington, South Carolina, three beloved daughters, Scarlotte Kilgore (Allen) of Mountain Brook, Alabama; Jenna Anderson (Michael) of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Julie Klinner (Clay) of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, along with five grandchildren (Price, Jordan, Evan, Katherine Ann, and Jack) and brother, Charles Alan “Chuck” Deupree of Auburn, Alabama.
Raised in Sylacauga, Alabama, he was an active member at the First United Methodist Church and graduated from Sylacauga High School in 1972 where he proudly wore the #16 jersey as Quarterback for the Aggies. A 1976 graduate of Auburn University, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance and was member of the Kappa Alpha Order, Nu Chapter. Upon graduation from Auburn University he returned to Sylacauga, established a real estate career, and developed properties for more than 40 years across the southeastern U.S. In 1999, he and his family relocated to Vestavia Hills, Alabama where he lived until he and his wife moved to Lexington, South Carolina in 2019.
Those who knew Skip will remember his quick wit and mischievous smile; his passion for Auburn Football; love of politics and dedication to his family. He was a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Pastor Sam Williamson will officiate Mr. Deupree’s funeral services planned for 11:00 a.m., on Friday, August 12th at Canterbury United Methodist Church in Mountain Brook, Alabama, immediately following visitation in the church parlor at 10:00 a.m. Graveside services will be officiated by Reverend Bill Brown, on Friday, August 12th at 3:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery Sylacauga, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to one of the following: UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center-Hematology/Oncology Fund at 1720 2nd Avenue South, WTI 210, Birmingham, Alabama 35294; Canterbury United Methodist Church, Mountain Brook, Alabama; or First United Methodist Church of Sylacauga, Alabama. Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (205-879-3401) in Homewood, Alabama.
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