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for William Gupton
Jim and Elysa (Maddox) Montgomery
June 16, 2024
ELYSA (Maddox) and I, Jim Montgomery, are more than pleased to pass on our memories and kind thoughts about Bill Gupton. Elysa and Bill were camp counselors at Camp Thunderbird; that's how they knew each other. Bill and I were fraternity brothers at ATO at Davidson. Bill was our Matchmaker! It was the week before Midwinters, the second weekend in February, and I didn't have a date. Bill suggested his friend, Elysa Maddox, might enjoy coming down from her school, Mary Baldwin College, in Staunton, Virginia. Long story short (and I assure you I could go on and on, and on and on), Elysa came down with a few other classmates for the weekend; she and I met on the blind date arranged by our mutual friend, Bill. This occurred in February, 1971. Three years and three months later, Elysa and I married! Last May 4, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our wedding date. Included at our anniversary dinner were our three grown children, two boys and a girl, and our three grandsons. It is often we think of Bill and give thanks for his forward-thinking that we might enjoy a weekend together. We have now enjoyed 53 years of knowing each other, and 50 years of marriage. THANK YOU, BILL! From LEFT to RIGHT: son Nathan, grandson Tobin, daughter-in-law Paula; Elysa is in front and I am on the right between the ladies.
Charles Bridges
October 13, 2015
Bill was a leader and close friend of mine at West Mecklenburg HS. We had some excellent adventures together. He will be missed.
Lynn Henderson
June 24, 2015
I enjoyed getting to know Bill and working alongside him to produce the Charlotte Clean and Green festival for several years. He was a great guy and a true friend to the earth. Prayers and condolences to his family and friends.
Nancy Carter
June 22, 2015
Bill was such a wonderful mentor for so many of us: we are truly grateful for his leadership, knowledge and gentle way of guiding us. He will surely be missed and remembered. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Richard Griffin
June 21, 2015
Bill was a good man and a good neighbor. He will be missed.
Jim & Elysa Montgomery
June 19, 2015
Elysa Maddox Montgomery and I are sorrowfully stunned by dear Bill's passing. I knew Bill from our ATO fraternity; Elysa knew Bill from Camp Thunderbird. We BOTH think of Bill every 2nd weekend in February, for that was when, in 1971, Bill put the two of us together on a blind date. Forty-four years later, 41 of 'em married, three children and two grandchildren later, Elysa and I still smile and give God our thanks for dear Bill Gupton...We too have been strong environmentalists, so we greatly appreciate the work and the stance and the role Bill played in NC after his pharmaceutical days were over.
June 18, 2015
So very sad to hear. Bill was one of my good friends in both Jr. High and High school. Remember hanging out in Oakdale with him, even though I was a Coolwood kid! So proud to hear of his passions and the life he lived!
Steve Young
Lane Abernathy
June 18, 2015
Bill was part of our close group of friends at West Mecklenburg High School - always smart, always a leader, and always a friend. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Mary and Bob Rothkopf
June 18, 2015
Our sincere condolences to all Bill's family and many friends. He will be sorely missed and sweetly remembered.
Thomas Williams
June 18, 2015
I always admired Bill's energy and zeal for the environment. I remember well when he checked me out to be an Outings Leader. I will miss him a lot. My deep condolences to Bill's family.
Dixie Furr
June 18, 2015
Nancy,I am lifting you to the Father of all comfort during this difficult journey. Be comforted by all the happy memories with your Bill.
Jim Warren
June 18, 2015
Bill was a true friend of the environment! He was passionate about protecting our world. He will be missed. A true gentleman and scholar.
Condolences from all of us at Carolina Raptor Center.
Earline Jackson
June 18, 2015
Sympathy to the family of Mr. Gupton.a man who valued people and the outdoors. He will be missed by so many. May you give comfort to each other as you grieve your loss and may the God of comfort strengthen you during this difficult time.(2Cor.1:2-4)
Ginger McIntosh Adams
June 18, 2015
My thoughts are with the family of Bill Gupton. I meet Bill when I was sixteen and a counselor at Camp Thunderbird. He was someone we all looked up to as a leader and there was always fun in the air when Bill was around.
I hope there is peace within your family. Bill lived life and he lived it well.
Carl Allen
June 18, 2015
You all are in our Prayers, May GOD strengthen you in the days and month's ahead. I'm sorry I'll not be able to be there. Your cousin, Carl and Tina
Glenda England/Dysart
June 17, 2015
Condolences to the family. Bill was nice guy.
June 17, 2015
My prayers go out to all the Family.....
June 17, 2015
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To the family:
May you find peace from the God of all comfort and have strength to endure at this most difficult time.
Tillie Petty Johnson
June 17, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family of William Gupton, Jr. What special memories I have of Bill from high school at West Meck.
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