David Alan DuPriest, age 61, of McKinney, Texas, passed away January 9, 2018. He was born May 10, 1956 to Billy Joe and Joyce Louise (Worth) DuPriest.
David grew up moving around the country with his family, living in Tennessee, California, Michigan and Illinois; David and his younger brother, Daniel, share many fond memories traveling, seeing the country and laughing with their parents. He graduated from high school in Northbrook, Illinois and then came back to Texas. David graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelors of Business Administration, where he was a member of Lamda Chi Alpha fraternity. He went on to earn an MBA from the University of Dallas. In 1981, on a blind date to a Texas Rangers game, he met is wife-to-be, Yvonne. She was his best friend and the love of his life. They were married on March 2, 1985. They then moved to Arlington, TX, where they would soon start their family. Kristin Nicole was born in 1987 and Lauren Elizabeth in 1990. David was a loving husband and father; his family was his pride and joy. He coached many YMCA volleyball teams and loved encouraging and supporting his daughters in all of their endeavors. For many years, David owned Elite Car Wash and Lube center in Arlington, TX. He considered the car wash to be his ministry; he loved to mentor young men and to teach them the importance of a strong work ethic. He sought to treat everyone he encountered with kindness and integrity. While living in Arlington, he and his family were involved at First Baptist Church of Arlington for over 20 years. In 2010, David sold the car wash to move to the corporate world. In 2015, the DuPriests relocated to McKinney, TX to be closer to their children and grandchildren. As empty nesters, David and Yvonne enjoyed traveling and never missed their Saturday night date to the movies and Chili’s. David loved his family well, which was a legacy passed down from his parents who were married for over 50 years. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, Dad and Pops. David’s caring heart and sincere spirit will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne DuPriest of McKinney, Texas; daughters, Kristin Pierce and husband Jacob of Melissa, Texas, Lauren Blagec and husband Scott of Princeton, Texas; grandchildren, Addison Grace Blagec and Camden David Pierce; mother, Joyce DuPriest of Bedford, Texas; brother, Daniel DuPriest and wife Cathy of Keller, Texas; nephew, Justin DuPriest; niece, Emily DuPriest; mother-in-law, Ann Houpt of McKinney, Texas; father-in-law Cash Houpt and wife Pat of Nocona, TX; many other loving relatives and friends.
David was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe DuPriest.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway N., Allen, Texas 75013. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends during a visitation being held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday evening, January 13, 2018 at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to: Mission Arlington, 210 W. South St., Arlington, TX 76010, 817-277-6620 or http://missionarlington.org/giving/.