Isaac Flemon DuBose, 96, of Blairsville, formerly of Macon, died Saturday, July 11, 2009 after a brief illness at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, GA. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Hart?s Mortuary at The Cupalo on Peake
Road in Macon.
The family will receive guests at 1:30 pm with services at 3 P.M. followed by burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Dr Neal Wall, Rev. Larry Jones, & Rev. Jesse Richardson will officiate. Mr. DuBose was born in Wilkinson County to Samuel Dennis DuBose and Bertha Richardson DuBose. His stepmother was Annie B DuBose. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 72 years, Nellie Sapp DuBose, his infant daughter, Norma Jean DuBose, and his son, Jerry (Bo) DuBose (Nancy). Mr. DuBose was preceded in death by his brothers Carroll, Howard, Heyward, & Calvin & his sisters Hazel & Mattiebell. Surviving sisters are Naomi Chance (Johnnie) & Joyce Stokes (EY). He is survived by a loving son, Pete DuBose (Dianne) and grandchildren Shelia Byrd (Steve), Tina Houseman (Randy), Robin Mizell (William), David DuBose, Wendy Chandler (Paul), Marty DuBose, Kevin DuBose, and Bryan DuBose (Sherry). He is also survived by Tom DuBose, a close nephew who was like a son, and by 14 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grand daughters. Mr. DuBose is also survived by many nieces, nephews, & wonderful friends.
Mr. DuBose retired from The Bibb Company in Payne City near Macon where he raised his family. He was Payne City Police Chief and managed the Cotton Yard for many years. He was a Master Mason. He served as a deacon at Bellevue Baptist Church and lead many to Christ.
He was an avid master fisherman and storyteller. He played baseball in his younger years and was an avid Braves fan. He enjoyed living at Magnolia Manor in Macon and later Stonehenge Assisted Living Home in Blairsville. He had many loving caretakers and friends at both places.
He was loved by everyone that he met throughout his life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Bellevue Baptist Church Building Fund, 3396 Napier Avenue, Macon, GA 31204. Hart?s Mortuary at The Cupalo at 6324 Peake Road, Macon, GA 31210 will handle the arrangements. (478) 746-4322