Keith Eugene Dupree

Keith Eugene Dupree, passed away on February 6, 2026, at his home in Kinsley.  He was born May 14, 1950, to Kenneth Eugene Dupree and Mildred (Winters) Dupree in Larned, Kansas, as there was no hospital in Kinsley at the time.

He is survived by his only sister, Linda Dupree-Thomas of Kinsley, companion Holly Rogers, sons Eric, Mark, Andy, Ryan and step-son Tom Douglas.  Seven grandchildren visited him from time to time:  Emily, Zak, Dillyn (Aubree), Tashan, Toshea, Dusty and Austin, and five great-grandchildren were actively involved in his life:  Maillo, Anastasia, Kharter, Knox and Waylon.  He will be greatly missed by nieces Kim Warren and Angie Miller, and nephew Justin Miller.

Keith graduated from Kinsley High in 1968.  He served two tours in Vietnam as a Navy Sea Bee.  On June 8, 1979, Keith married the love of his life, Judy Douglas.  After working with his father at Edwards County Road and Bridge Department for 9 years, the two opened "Keith's Irrigation" and operated it for 36 years.

Keith was a life member of the Jones Barnes Gasser VFW Post 7349 for which he served two terms as Commander.  He also ran the canteen operation for many years and called it "Keith's".  Part of his legacy was the addition of the Tank Memorial at the VFW to honor ALL veterans in August 2000.

Keith was also a Master Mason in Mt. Mariah where he served as Worshipful Master.  He was a member of the York Rite and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason of Valley of Wichita, in Wichita, Kansas.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Hillside Cemetery Chapel in Kinsley.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Jones Barnes Gasser VFW Post 7349 in care of McKillip Memorial Funeral Home, Kinsley.