Keith Blair Dupuis, 54, of Beaumont, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on December 8, 1959, to Laura Babineaux Dupuis and Elwood Ray Dupuis, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and had been a longtime resident of this area. Keith worked as a dispatcher for TXI/Transit Mix.

Keith enjoyed the simple things in life; fishing and being on the beach, hunting, yard work and spending time with his family. Above all, he loved making people laugh. He was not only an amazing husband and father, but a loving and kind friend to anyone he met.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-four years, Cathey Dupuis; son, Chad Dupuis of Beaumont; daughter, Shelli Dupuis of Dallas; mother, Laura Dupuis of Rose City; sisters, Sandra Dupuis of Lake Charles, Louisiana and Mona Walden of Beaumont; brother, Marlo Dupuis of Beaumont; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He is preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Glenn Dupuis.

A gathering of Mr. Dupuis’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2014, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2014, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 245 Highway 90, China, with his interment to follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210 or Harbor Hospice, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.