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Charles Hupp Obituary
1986-2008Charles Mason Hupp, born June 9, 1986, passed away May 27, 2008.
Mason was a local native born and raised in Fort Walton Beach. He attended Ocean City Elementary School, Pryor Middle School and graduated from Choctawhatchee High School, May 2004.
Mason began playing soccer with Jim Kane and Craig Wallace at the ripe old age of 3 and never stopped playing. He moved up through his soccer carrier playing with the WAVE soccer league for Tim Fulmer, winning the prestigious President's Cup in back to back years. He then played with the Mutiny Soccer Club for John Brashears where they excelled and won many local tournaments. He then moved onto play with the Cocoa Expos U18 development league under Gerry Queen and Jim McGrory, where they won the national U18 tournament in Indianapolis, IN.
This brought our son to graduate high school, where he played four years as a starter under Jim Kane and Craig Wallace, ending his senior season as NW Florida Daily News Player of the year. Immediately following high school Mason went onto the Premier Development League @ the Expo in Cocoa for 3 more seasons under Gerry Queen.
He was honored with a scholarship to the University of West Florida where he played under Bill Elliot and continued to excel for the past 4 seasons being a contributor to the team's success in the NCAA Division II final four.
Mason was the light of his parents, grandparents and siblings life. He was a friend to all whom he met and extended his kindness to everyone. He will be missed by many on the soccer field and off. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Karen York; his maternal grandfather, Charles Leight; his paternal great-grandmother Louise Wood and by his paternal great-grandfather Walter Mason Hupp. Mason was named after both of his grandfathers.
He leaves behind his mother and father, Lori and Pat; his brother, Tyler Simmons, his sister, Sabrina "Breezy"; his beloved "G-ma", L. Patricia Hupp, grandfather Jack Mason "Rabbit" Hupp; Uncle and Aunt, Jack M. and Vicki Hupp; Uncle Michael Hupp; Cousins Mark Hupp and Michelle Hupp,and lastly, his good friend Liz Greene, his buddy Sam Durben and man's best friend, his dog, Bailey and many UWF, Choctaw, Expo teammates.
Visitation will be from 5 - 7 PM Friday at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Rd. N..E., Fort Walton Beach.
Funeral Services will take place at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Emerald Coast Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Ray Angerman officiating. Committal services and burial will follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery in Fort Walton Beach.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts made payable to UWF Foundation; 11000 University Parkway; Pensacola, FL 32514, in memory of Mason Hupp and designated to Men's Soccer.
You may sign the guest book and express condolences at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Hupp
Melanie Burke
June 19, 2008
I would like to express our deepest sympathy from the UWF Athletic Department. To the Hupp family, I hope that you will continue to be a part of the Argonaut family. The field will never be taken without Mason beside us. I have been reflecting these past few weeks on the person we know as Mason Hupp. I have never known anyone that could brighten a room the way he did. Mason had this special way of making everyone he came into contact with feel special. I have thousands of memorable moments with Mason however two of my favorites are the day he bit my finger nail off "just to see if he could" and getting pedicures on roadtrips. Mason was one of the first players I met at UWF, one of my very favorites and will never be replaced! Mason, you will never leave our hearts. Go Argos!!
Jane-Ellen, JR & Kris Simon
June 9, 2008
Mason,
Just wanted you to know that today is a special day and we are thinking of you and have made this a special day just for you! We are sharing a moment of silence with a soccer ball here at Kelly Park in your honor.
We love you and you are in our hearts. Love and prayers to your family on this special day. HBDay!
Love, Jane-Ellen, JR and Kris
Connie Hupp
June 6, 2008
Mason was always a bright light to me even in my darkest times. He Is the most sweetiest, most unselfish person I know!! Mike, myself, Robbie, Katie, & Jessica will miss him and his "Million Dollar Smile", he will always be in our hearts. Love Connie
Breezy Hupp
June 4, 2008
MA-SON!!!
i got to spend 17 years of my life with you. Following in your footsteps, it was the best 17 years of my life. You were my older brother, my best friend, and basically my twin. Yes, we fought ALL the time, but i knew you always loved me. We would say mean things to each other and i would usually lose, but always when we talked about each other to other people.. we would always say GREAT and AMAZING things. You will greatly be missed. Not a day will go by that im not crying and thinking about our times we've got to spend together. Im so lucky to have a brother like you!! I love you Mommy and Daddy.. I will carry on the name and legacy!!
Sandra Hoard
June 4, 2008
From our family to yours, we are truly sorry about the lose of Mason. He sure knew how to make those tournaments for the Expo fun all the way up to Nationals. He was great to watch on the field and fun to have around after. I am sure him and Stevie have a great team going on. Mason will be missed by many.
Jane-Ellen, JR & Kris Simon
June 4, 2008
Dear Lori, Pat, Breezy, Tyler and all of Mason's family:
We will remember Mason, and all the fun we all used to share playing on the Cocoa Expos team, and all the fun we had when we went to Nationals. Mason was always ready for anything and always kept everyone laughing and on their toes. Too many great times! We love all of you and you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. God bless all of you. You are forever in our hearts.
tony shibly
June 4, 2008
Out thoughts and prayers are with the family. The heavenly team got a great player - we will miss him. Thank God for sharing Mason with us! Tony, Patti, and Gabe Shibly
Steve Hoard
June 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Aaron and Austin McCollum
June 3, 2008
My brother and I had the pleasure of growing up with and hanging out with Mason from a young age. It's so shocking that such a vibrant and amazing person with his potential has been taken away from us all so suddenly. Mason, as all of us know, could light up a room and make you laugh like no other. His energy and spirit are irreplaceable. Mason; we love you and we extend our prayers to your family and everyone else affected by this tragic loss.
Catherine Zerilli
June 3, 2008
Kayla Jackson was one of my best friends and a great friend with Mason Hupp. She talked much about him and how great of a person he was. I met him when he came to our apt and when I went with Kayla to his house in Pensacola for her to try and find a place to rent out. I have never met such a caring wonderful guy, he made the atmosphere that more inviting. Mason, you are wonderful and you are in gods hands now. We all love you regardless and we will all miss you. God Bless.
Teri Duffus
June 2, 2008
I 'm so sorry for your loss. Mason will be missed....
Dan and Kim Montgomery
June 2, 2008
Pat and Lori
Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. Mason was a wonderful loving child and grew to be more amazing as a young man. I can still hear him ask my mother "Ms Sally would you like me to cut your grass" he was no bigger than the lawnmower it self, but he mowed it anyway. He was the product of two wonderful parents who always gave him love and encouragement and who I am so grateful to have living next door to my mother. May god bless you all.
JIM MC GRORY
June 2, 2008
I met Mason at Cocoa Expo in 2003 while he was attending the Cocoa Expo summer soccer camp. From that day on our soccer team got what we were always missing. A young man who not only could play soccer but who could light up a room with his smile.So many times coach Gerry Queen and myself would tell Mason to do something on the field and he would do the opposite and his way always ended up been better. Mason was so committed to soccer it was not unusal for him to make the 8 hour journey from Fort Walton to Cocoa for just 1 game on the week-end but that was Mason. To anyone who never had the pleasure of meeting Mason you don't what you missed and for those of us who did our lives will have changed for ever. Mason you have made all of us so incredible proud to have been in your company, I know you are now in heaven teaching eveyone the game you loved so much. God bless you and your family you were truly a great kid.
Jim McGrory (Cocoa Expo coach 2004)
Alicia Smith
June 2, 2008
Mason was a beautiful person inside and out and was extremely talented.
I am extremely sorry for your loss. My prayers are out to you and yours.
Alicia Smith
Riviera Fitness Center
June 2, 2008
Lori,
You and your family are in our prayers. God bless.
Sheila & Bethany Boutwell
June 2, 2008
Coach Lori,
Our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Eddie Bertot
June 2, 2008
So sorry to hear about Mason. He was a truly remarkable young man. Stay strong and God bless.
Eddie, Julie, Brett Bertot (Cocoa Expo)
jennifer rezentes
June 1, 2008
im not too good at these but just wanted to send my condolences and i will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Owens
June 1, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have known Mason for some years through friends and was always such a nice and inviting guy. I truly enjoyed the time I had with him. I know he was truly loved by so many. Your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Ashley Sims
June 1, 2008
I know it's cliché, but in this case it's true - Mason truly had the unique ability to light up any room. I think every gymnast and cheerleader at Emerald City had a crush on him! There were plenty of times my girls would say they were tired midway through class - but then Mason would drop into the gym and they magically got their energy back! You are all an amazing family, and you've been in my prayers. I love you all.
Frankie Burnett
May 31, 2008
To lori and Family words cant express how sad I am for your lost I will keep you in my prayers
Penny& Kristin Boyer
May 31, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Ashely Burnham
May 31, 2008
Mason, You will deeply be missed! You were a great friend. Ill never forget the times in high school and you coming over to the apartment to hang out in Pensacola. Rest In Peace!
MaKenzie Johnson
May 30, 2008
Mason truly inspired everyone he was around Not only as a person but as an amazing soccer. My prayers go out to him and to the Hupp family. I love you guys and he will be missed.
"Keep on playing".
teri palmer
May 30, 2008
i knew Mason from working at the golf course with him.he was such a happy go lucky person.with a smile all the time.god bless his family
Leslie Moskal
May 30, 2008
Mason is such a great kid and soccer player. Always enjoyed watching him play because he was such an amazing athlete. He was always happy and his happiness rubbed off on everyone else he was around because of his charm and energy. May the Lord watch over the Hupp family in this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ashlee Foster
May 30, 2008
Words can't express how much Mason will be missed...every room he walked into seemed to brighten up when he came in...he always knew how to make you smile...and for that I will miss him greatly...ill miss his random phone calls to meet him in random places...lol...lori and family, you will be in my prayers and thoughts...i love you all!!
Bruce and Pam Teague
May 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hupp family at this time of grief. As parents of one of Mason's UWF teammates, we admired his athletic gifts and we so much enjoyed his sense of humor... his ease with people. Mason will be missed, but remembered fondly.
Bruce and Pam Teague
Michael & Brenda Olschlager
May 30, 2008
Pat,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our hearts go out to you. We remember watching Mason play in the President's cup in Tallahassee. He will be missed.
Paige and Lee Irving
May 30, 2008
Mason has been to our home many times - always helping; putting up fence, fixing the roof after Dennis, and lastly bringing a sweet puppy (Molly) to our children Grace and Aidan. They adored Mason (he gave Aidan the nickname "Wee-Man") and will take good care of the puppy he gave them! Our hearts are broken...
Your UWF Soccer Family
May 30, 2008
You truly will be missed!
Linda Burkett
May 30, 2008
I only knew Mason for a short time through his work at the L.C. He was always such an upbeat and endearing young man. He had a penchant, as do I, for the Florida lottery scratch off games. He always told me what he'd won, and I always told him what I'd lost. I have missed seeing him this past week, as I'm sure a lot of the customers at the L.C. have. Mason touched everyone's heart, and I consider myself fortunate to have known him, even for such a short time.
Christine Todd
May 30, 2008
Mason was an amazing person. I will always remember the times we laughed together in high school. He was loved by many and will be missed by many more. My prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Dr. Andy Holdnak
May 30, 2008
Mason was in a number of my classes at UWF. I always enjoyed having him as a student and I appreciated getting to know him as a friend too. My prayers are with all of you.
Trish, Jereme', Brian & Christy, and Erin Rightley
May 30, 2008
To one of my dearest friends...."The angels are always near to those who are grieving, if but to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God" In our time of grief we extend our hearfelt sympathy to you and your family as Mason joins the most recently departed of my family at heaven's gates. We love you all !
Margaret Markey
May 30, 2008
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you.
Pat, Landon, Natalie and I remember so many good times watching Mason and Breezy playing WAVE soccer.
Kathleen Augustus
May 30, 2008
May God always keep you in his care as He now cares for Mason. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Judy Kane
May 30, 2008
Thank you for sharing Mason with us. He was a part of our family too. Our thought and prayers are with you. We love you.
Judy and Jim Kane
Ed Pacheco
May 30, 2008
Our Prayers are with you,
A candle burns bright,
Remember his Laughter,
Miss him we will,
For years he was Matthew's team mate,
Forever on the field of play.
May 30, 2008
Sorry For Your Loss you are in our thoughts and prayers.
FWB Boy's Soccer
May 30, 2008
FWB Boy's Soccer will remember Mason as one of the best players in this area and as a great friend.
J.J. Madden
May 30, 2008
This is a sad time for everbody. Stay strong and remember all the good times.
The Blake's Fasttrack Indoor Karting
May 30, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
nicholas bezer
May 30, 2008
we are so sorry to hear about mason.you are all in are prayers.
big nick,nick,maryann bezer
abigail baxley
May 30, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. He was a great person to know!
-abby & brad
May 30, 2008
Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
The Simms Family
Ron, Christy, Christopher, and Kristen
Jessica Fleming
May 30, 2008
Mason was an amazing person, inside and out. My heart goes out to all who are experiencing this very tragic loss. May he rest in peace and God be with you all.
The MacFadyens
May 30, 2008
Our deepest condolences. Mason will be missed greatly in the soccer world, but even more off the pitch.
Barbaraann Casanova
May 30, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Our hearts go out to now and in the days ahead. Dear Friend, we are here for you always. - BA,Jeff,Bud,Rodney
Amber Morgan
May 30, 2008
Lori, please accept my deepest sympathies for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Stacy Harms (Ainsworh)
May 30, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. May the good Lord bless you during this difficult time.
Joe Murphy
May 30, 2008
Mason was always kind and instructive to my son Joey, who was a keeper for Wave, ECU and FWB. He encouraged us to go to UWF and we will all miss him very much. Our prayers are with you all.
Vickey Hix
May 30, 2008
Hupp Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all threw this very hard time. Mason will greatly be missedWe love you guys.
Cherrie,Denee & Spencer Manchester
May 29, 2008
Thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of great loss.
Larry
May 29, 2008
Everytime I saw or was with Mason he always was laughing and enjoying life. I had the privilage of having classes with him and getting to know him and UWF. He will be missed.
Lonnie Grogg
May 29, 2008
Sorry for your loss, the guys at A-30, wish everyone the best!
Mrs. Tara (Gill) Ply
May 29, 2008
Dear Breezy and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your recent loss. You are all in my prayers. May God's love comfort and envelop you at this most difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy
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