Round II: Goliath v. Goliath
January 5, 2012The Ameen Art Gallery (Thibodaux)
January 9, 2012
Wilbert “Balou” Joseph Dupre Sr., 68, a native of Montegut, La., and resident of Bourg, La., died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012.
Mr. Dupre was a retired riverboat captain with Exxon and an avid fisherman. He devoted many years to the Bourg Volunteer Fire Department as assistant fire chief and training officer. He loved his family and friends dearly. He was a parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Merrile Dupre; son, Wilbert Jr. (Sheila) Dupre; daughter, Monique (Brad) Prosperie; brothers, Herbert, Ivy Sr. and David Sr. Dupre; sister, Wilma St. Amant; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Hattie Dupre.
Burial was at St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery. (Chauvin)
