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Albert Upshaw Jr.

1958 - 2016

Albert Upshaw Jr. obituary, 1958-2016, Gary, IN

BORN

1958

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Albert Upshaw Obituary

Albert Upshaw, Jr. was born April 26, 1958 to Bennie Upshaw and the late Albert Upshaw, Sr. He departed this life Wednesday October 5, 2016. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran with an honorable discharge. Albert was preceded in death by his father Albert Upshaw, Sr. and Sister Betty Upshaw Garmon. He leaves to cherish his memory mother Mrs. Bennie Upshaw; four sisters Bessie, Dorothy, Shirline all of Gary, IN and Gladys (Benny) of Dallas, TX; brother Michael (Alice) of Hammond, IN; four nieces; great nieces & nephews; a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday October 13, 2016 from 9-11:00a.m. with funeral services at 11:00a.m. both at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12, 2016.

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Shauniece Griffin

October 30, 2016

love you uncle jr forever and always.

Rhonda (tudie) Frazier Jeffries

October 18, 2016

To the entire Upshaw famiy we the Jeffries family would like too send our condolences .We all loved jr very much.We just found out today.May god bless u all.

Bettie (Brooks) Wilson

October 12, 2016

To Mrs. Upshaw and family. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Jr. I know that God will give you the strength to be at peace with your loss. You have my and the entire Brooks family condolences. God bless each of you.

ljw

October 12, 2016

I truly wish peace for you and your family as you are going through this difficult time. We pray that God's love be with your family as you face this challenging time. He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to comfort all who mourn (Isa 61: 1,2).

October 11, 2016

Roc was here uncle Albert. Fly high hunny!! A very sweet person to everyone!

Wanda Epps

October 11, 2016

Dear Ms. Bessie, Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your brother, Albert. You and your family are in my prayers.

Tanisha

October 10, 2016

The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said nor explained... Gone too soon Uncle Jr but never Forgotten, At Ease!!! As you would always say! Love Always Your niece,Doll

October 9, 2016

You will be truly missed. I will miss you making me laugh with your Aaaaa and trying to sing 773-9311.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Oct

13

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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