Charles W. Dupree, 52, of Galena IL passed away on January 21st after a valiant battle with cholangiocarcinoma cancer. He passed in his home surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on August 22, 1969, to Betty and Marvin Dupree in Chicago, IL. He attended both Jahn Elementary School and Carl Schurz High School before moving on to marry the love of his life, Jennifer Dupree, in Chicago, June 30, 1995. Charlie and Jennifer had three children, Joshua, Dylan, and Kayla and they were the center of his life. He moved with Jennifer and the kids to Galena in 2003 where they made their home. There was not much Charlie could not do and he held several jobs over the years; including working for the Illinois Tollway where he drove a snowplow and maintained the tollway. It was after moving to Galena that Charlie began his 10-year career with the Canadian National Railroad where he made many friends that helped make up for the time he had to spend away from his family. But the best thing about working for the CN was that since he was on the rail gang, he often ended up working in the Tennessee area near where his mom and several of his siblings lived. Charlie dearly loved his Tennessee family and enjoyed getting to have this time with them. He was able to do lots of fishing with his mom, his fishing partner, hanging out with his siblings, and just being with the nieces and nephews. This was the only time he could be content while having to be away from home. Sitting still or being idle was not for Charlie! He was a man on the move and always kept busy, if possible, with numerous interests and hobbies. If he was not fishing, he was getting ready to go fishing; or possibly cooking, gardening, or working in his yard. Another love for Charlie was the Cubs. There was no bigger Cubs fan and no one anywhere who was more excited when they won the World Series. Finally!! Charlie loved music of ALL kinds and he really loved to sing, even songs from kids’ movies. All his friends and family can tell you about his singing. Charlie never met a stranger, and he had the biggest heart in the world. There was never a more positive person and he always put his family first. He would tell you that they were his everything. He always had a sense of humor and to know him was to love him. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer Dupree, his children, Joshua, Dylan, and Kayla all of Galena, and his daughter, Kristen, and granddaughter, Joslyn of Carol Stream, IL. He also leaves behind his dear Mom, Betty Dupree, and siblings, Patricia, Elizabeth, Thomas, Bobby Ray, and James and many nieces, nephews, and a big host of extended family and friends. Charlie is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Dupree, stepfather, Ray Mathis, brother, Clarence “Punk” Dupree, and nephew Peter “Monk” Halan.