Wade James Dupre Sr.

Wade James Dupre Sr., 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 25, 1935, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Virda Duplantis and Eugene Dupre.

Wade attended Morgan City High School and later earned his GED. He worked for Conoco until his retirement in 1992 at the age of 57. Wade enjoyed traveling and had the opportunity to visit places such as Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Hawaii. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed spending time fishing at Moss Lake Camp and Burns Point with his brothers-in-law. Wade also enjoyed collecting stamps and participating in a bowling league. He was known for making delicious turtle sauce piquante and homemade eggnog. A devout Catholic, Wade was a faithful member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 72 years, Marcia Ann Theriot Dupre; his children, Wade James Dupre Jr. (Debra), Denise Pinter (Bob), Pamela Higginbotham (Mark), and Erick Dupre; his son-in-law, Ronnie Touvell; his grandchildren, Alexis Dupre, Christina Lawrence, Melissa Trahan, Ashley Neely, Roberta Rogers, John Higginbotham, Shannon Higginbotham, Heather Touvell, Gerad Touvell, Beth Touvell, Katherine Touvell, Marci LaRacque, and Erica Moore; 34 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Cedric Dupre (Cathy) and Clyde Dupre;and  and numerous loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in passing by his daughter, Annette Touvell; parents, and his siblings, Clade Dupre, Grantlin Dupre, Eugene Dupre, Ronald Dupre, Donald Dupre, Hortense Berry, and Jade Godeaux.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Catholic Church, with Father Cormier officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday at Johnson Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and will resume on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A rosary will be recited on Friday at 6:00 p.m. Wade will be laid to rest at Consolata Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Christ of King building fund.