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Scott and family, you have our sincerest sympathy for the loss of your father.
Paul & Tammy Miller
April 21, 2014 | Hagerstown, MD
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Charles Alvin Upwright
Aug 11, 1926 - Apr 16, 2014
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Scott, out thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this time of grief & sorrow.
Ken & Laura Mazer
April 20, 2014 | Harpers Ferry, WV
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Scott, my sincere condolences and sympathy to you on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Koper
April 18, 2014 | Martinsburg, WV
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To Nancy and family condolences from the Welsh's. Remember memories last forever.
Patt Welsh
April 18, 2014 | Kearneysville, WV
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Nancy, Karen, Scott and Families, I am sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief and sorrow!
Anne (Mongan) Price
April 17, 2014 | Green Valley, AZ
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Nancy, Karen, and Scott may God's arms of comfort, love, and peace be with you at this time. I am very sorry for your loss of a wonderful man, husband and father. God bless you.
Libby Weisenburg Spaeth
April 17, 2014 | Middletown, OH
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Nancy,Karen & Scott,Let GOD'S deeplove and understanding help you in your grief.
FOR HE is there to ease the pain and bring your sorrowing hearts relief..
Know my Love thoughts and prayers are with you
Lynn Collis Mays
Lynn Mays
April 17, 2014 | Lynchburg, VA
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I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Miller Susie & Bob
April 17, 2014 | Summit Point, WV
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I worked many years with Mr. Uppy at Aggregate Industries(Millville Quarry). He was a dear and special person.I always enjoyed our talks.Rest in peace Mr. Uppy.
traci taylor
April 17, 2014 | Charles Town, WV
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Obituary
Charles's Obituary
Charles Alvin "Uppy" Upwright, 87, died on April 16, 2014 at his residence in Leetown, WV.
He was born on August 11, 1926 in Bolivar, WV to the late Louis Leon and Vallie May Dunn Upwright.
He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Uvilla, WV.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Nancy Jo Rice Upwright, at home; daughter, Karen Fitzpatrick and husband, Edwin of Shepherdstown, sons, Scott Upwright and wife, Tressa, of Inwood, and Eric Collison and wife, Sharon of Portland, OR.
Additionally, he leaves two granddaughters, Brandy Sharritt and husband, Mitch and their son, Marshall of Martinsburg, Rachel Robinson and husband, Michael of Kearneysville, and grandsons Leaf and Brook Collison, of Portland, OR and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings; Louis Upwright, Leon Upweight, Ruby Bodkins, and Ethel Cox along with one infant son, Alvin Eugene Upwright.
He attended school in Bolivar and spent some years in Baltimore, MD as a teen. He spent time outdoors and enjoyed fishing. Having built his own home, he had a passion for maintaining his house and yard. He also enjoyed time with his great grandson, Marshall.
He worked for over 60 years at the stone quarry in Millville and retired from US Steel there. He was also employed at Dixie Narco. He continued his career as watchman at the quarry after retirement.
Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV with Pastor Bruce Barth officiating. Entombment will be in Pleasant View Memory Gardens in Martinsburg, WV.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Uvilla, WV or Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at his obituary at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com
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