David Stanley DuPriest Sr.

David Stanley DuPriest Sr., 82, of North Augusta, SC and Hayesville, NC passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on February 14, 2025. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday morning, February 23 at 11 o’clock from Friendship Baptist Church, Pastor Heyward Horton and Pastor Greg Carroll officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Entombment will take place in Springfield Cemetery, Jakin, Georgia on Wednesday afternoon, February 26 at 1 o’clock. Mr. DuPriest was born October 16, 1942, in Donalsonville, GA to the late Irvin A. and Lucy Sermons DuPriest. Mr. DuPriest was an attendee of Jakin High School, where he first met his wife, Joyce. Following school, he joined the U.S. Army and was selected to join the security agency where he took on secret assignments in Pakistan with dear friend Dickey Porter. After serving and moving to North Augusta, SC., Mr. DuPriest was hired by Lanier Business. Starting in 1973, he began his business ventures by creating “Copy Products” with dear friend Marion Douglas. In 1983 he developed his first mobile home park and sales business in North Augusta. Entering into this venture, he found his passion that he continued to establish and enjoy throughout his life. Creating his second home in Hayesville, NC., he found further endearment for his work in establishing Creekside RV Park. Mr. DuPriest was a faithful member, deacon and supporter of Pastor Heyward Horton at Friendship Baptist Church in North Augusta, SC. In Hayesville, NC, he found another church home with Pastor Greg Carroll at New Life Church. Mr. DuPriest had a love for music from the 50s, 60s, and all things Elvis Presley! He loved searching for treasures at yard sales and watching western films. Through the years, Mr. DuPriest earned many names from the people who adored him most: Husband, Dad, Granddaddy, Chief, Blue-eyes, dog-dad and friend. Mr. DuPriest spent his life helping others and touching the hearts of everyone who got the pleasure of knowing him. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five siblings. Surviving members left to honor his memory include his wife of 64 years, Joyce S. DuPriest; daughter, Theresa DuPriest-Price (Jerry); son, David Stanley DuPriest, Jr.; grandchildren, Ashley Price, David Drake DuPriest, Madison Joy DuPriest and Macy DuPriest; great-grandchildren, Sarah Grace, Brayden, Dalton and Kayleigh. Pallbearers will be Drake DuPriest, Dalton DuPriest, Adam Scott, Daniel Scott, Stephen Scott and Gary Woody. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 124 Clearmont Dr, Belvedere, SC 29841 or New Life Church, 34 Sunrise Pl, Hayesville, NC 28904.

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David Stanley DuPriest Sr.

October 16, 1942 - February 14, 2025