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Ellis Upton Obituary
BEMENT - Ellis "Wayne" Upton, 62, of Bement passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, at his residence in Bement.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Bement Township Cemetery. Pastor Mark Smith will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Roux-Hinds Funeral Home, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement. Burial will be in the Bement Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
Wayne was born on Sept. 6, 1947, in Eldorado, a son of Hubert H. and Barbara Joan Ward Upton Jr. He married Patsy Burcham on Jan. 26, 1974, in Decatur, and she survives of Bement.
Also surviving is his dad, Elzie Garrett of Coffeen. Surviving children include Jeffery W. Upton and Brian K. Upton of New Orleans, La., Brandon L. Upton of Bement and Amanda F. Bialeschki of Cisco as well as eight grandchildren. Surviving are a sister, Julie Garrett of Chicago, and three brothers, Mitchell Garrett of Hillsboro, Bill Garrett of Bement and Galen Garrett of Mount Zion.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents.
Wayne was a member of the Eagles Club in Viburnum, Mo., and worked at National Bi Products for over 32 years. He was an avid horseshoe pitcher.
Roux-Hinds Funeral Home, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement, is in charge of the family's loved one for Wayne's services.
Memories and Condolences
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Mike and Jackie Odum
November 28, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Becky Beckham
November 27, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. Wayne's father, Red, was married to my Mom's sister. I grew up with Wayne as my cousin and thought very highly of him. I haven't seen him in years as I had moved away to California, but he's always been in a special place in my heart. My thoughts are with you in this time.
Linda & Allen Schwartz
November 27, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda [White] Stewart
November 26, 2009
I have alot of good memories of Wayne. When he took us all for a ride in his comfortable. When he use to come to the house when you and Bertie would baby sit. He was alot of fun to be with. I real always remember the time he was at the resturant in Chrisman,Ill. I came walking and he couldnt I was there. He asked me what I was doing there. I told him my inlaws at the time owned the place. We sat and talked for a long time. My thoughts are with all of you. Love you all.
April Shumard-McCabe
November 26, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I have known Mr. Upton since I was 5 years old. I was shocked to hear of his passing. My family and I will be praying for your family. We are here if you need anything. April,Davey,Zoey and Tim McCabe.
janice donaldson
November 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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