David Tullis Dupriest

David Tullis Dupriest, 83, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away on September 2, 2026. Born on September 17, 1942, in Donalsonville, Georgia, the son of Dorothy and Willie Buck Dupriest. He is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years, Terry McLeod Dupriest.

David was raised in Columbus, Georgia, graduated from Baker High School, and attended Columbus College. He worked for Bellsouth in Thomasville for 38 and a half years and served six years in the National Guard. As a young man, he enjoyed playing on local industrial league softball teams. After retirement, he played golf regularly with a group of his close friends. He and his wife Terry enjoyed taking a number of trips in the US, Canada, and Europe. David was a member of Dawson Street Baptist Church and the men's Sunday school class there. David was known as a good man. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. David was a man of integrity, kindness, and friendliness.

He is survived by his wife Terry, brother, John Dupriest, son, Mark Dupriest, and daughter Cheryl Sumner (James); step children Laura Ward (Robin), and Allison Seymour (Mark); grandchildren Chris Dupriest (Laken), Alex Dupriest, Zachary Dupriest, Rebecca Sumner, Will Sumner, Ashton sailors (Kiersten), Robert Seymour (Macy), Will Seymour, and Sydney Seymour; great grandchildren Kylie Dupriest, Gunner Dupriest, Bradley Dupriest, Emmy Smithwick, Lakyn Smithwick, and Parker Sailors. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Robbie Caldwell.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Mr. Dupriest's caregiver, Kay Lodge, for her great care over the years.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 2 pm at Allen & Allen Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 5 - 7 pm at Allen & Allen Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dawson Street Baptist Church, 1025 N Dawson St, Thomasville, GA 31792 or https://www.dawsonstreetbaptist.org/giving/