Clarence Dupar Obituary

6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. Timothy NIV
HE KNOWS MY NAME!!!
RETIRED MSG US ARMY FATHER HUSBAND GRANDFATHER REV PASTOR SERVANT OF CHRIST BROTHER COUSIN UNCLE GREAT MAN OF GOD COACH DOC GOD-FATHER COMMUNITY LEADER FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS MENTOR PILLAR IN SOCIETY COUNSELOR CONFIDANT BILL PAYER TEAM LEADER MONEY LOANER COMFORTER LEGEND TEAM PLAYER GOAT AND THE ACOLADES GO ON AND ON.
On November 20, 1945, in Hamburg, Louisiana, in a little wooden house, a baby boy was presented to the late Lillie Viola Harris Dupar (5/1982) and Clarence "CJ" Dupar,Sr. (9/2003). They named him Clarence Dupar,Jr. Early life was spent in Simmesport, Louisiana, where he accepted Christ at a very young age and, as he liked to boast, was baptized in a little creek. His educational career started at Dunbar High School in Simmesport, LA, but later transitioned to Peabody High School, where he was an active member of the Glee Club, his melodious baritone voice could be heard singing " HOW GREAT ART THOU, EMMANUEL, PRECIOUS LORD, FATHER I STRETCH MY HANDS TO THEE" and a band member. Upon completion of high school in 1963, he joined the United States Army, where he served in the Vietnam and Desert Storm wars.
As a child everyone knew he would do great things and touch many lives. His rendition of playing was organizing a church service with singing, praying and shouting sisters with him delivering a sermon. He attended Rapides Parish Vocational Technical College ( now CLTCC), where he was awarded a certificate of completion in electronics and appliance repair. He later attended seminary school and graduated in Monroe, Louisiana with a BS in Theology. Rev. Dupar served as Pastor of New Bethel Community Missionary Baptist Church from 1987 until his retirement in 2023. His church was his pride and joy. Oh! How he loved his people. As Pastor of New Bethel, he fed his sheep and led them according to the visions that were bestowed upon him by the Lord. His drawing magnetism of the youth in the community let you know that he was a true follower appointed and called by Christ. His ostentatious love for children was well known, as shown by the various capacities that he afforded his presence in their lives; from coaching basketball, football and baseball to serving as the president and on the board of various youth leagues and organizing neighborhood sports.
HIS AFFILATIONS INCLUDES:
past President of UEMBA
La Home & Foreign Missions
EMBA Advisor to Rev. Renwick Bacon
General Chairman of City Wide Interdenominational committee
member of Central Louisiana Interfaith CENLA
Old Eighth District Association
Associate Pastor of Union Baptist Church
VFW POST 8852
Optimist Club
Sponsor of New Bethels Junior Optimist Club
Former Permanent Rapides Parish School Board Substitute Teacher-Peabody & ASH
Mecca Lodge #258 P.H.A
CHERISHING HIS LIFES WORK AND MEMORIES
Judy Dorsey Dupar his wife and care giver; three Kings Avery Darnell Dupar, Sr (Kim) Dallas, TX; Darrell Dewayne Dupar, (Keith) Las Vegas, NV;Julian Howard Dupar, Sr (Amanda) Alexandria, LA; one Queen and name sake Clarencia Chanté Dupar-Davis (Chris) Alexandria,LA; brother Foster Linel Dupar Sr; sister (his baby as he called her) Iradean Dupar, Alexandria,LA; step children Dionne Esau (Rodrick); John Franklin (Doneisha); Anthony Franklin (Dashauna) grandchildren; Aaliyah, Avery Jr, Amari, Adam,Ava, Julian Jr, Rooney Belle, Jerrica, Jacob, Hannah, Addison, Zuri, Jackson, Harper, Jordan; New Bethel Community Missionary Baptist Church Family, family members and the entire Rapides Parish Community and all whose lives he touched both near and far.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters Lue Bertha Allen(5/2019)and Dr. Pat Dupar Spencer(8/2024)