Search by Name

Search by Name

Michael Upton Obituary

Michael W. Upton October 21, 1959 - March 30, 2009 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Michael Wayne "Mike" Upton of Oklahoma City, OK died Monday, March 30, 2009 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Mr. Upton was born a twin October 21, 1959 in Columbus, Georgia, son of Mildred June Upton and Leroy Upton Jr. He was the owner of Upton Sandblasting and Painting in Oklahoma City. He will be remembered as a man who loved his family and who was a good and faithful friend. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman all his life. Survivors include his wife, Tamela Upton, of Oklahoma City, OK; sons, Michael Upton, Jr. and Aaron LB Upton of Oklahoma City, OK; mother and father, Mildred June Upton and Leroy Upton Jr. of Talbot County, GA, twin brother, Richard "Rickey" Upton of Asheville, NC; two sisters, Marilyn Lee Plummer and her husband Chris of Moultrie, GA and Jerri Dennise Brogdon of Talbot County, GA; father-in-law, LB Harp of Oklahoma City; sister-in-laws Pamela Schull and Michelle Harp of Oklahoma City; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Olive Branch United Methodist Church in Talbotton, Georgia. A private family service was held in Oklahoma City at 2 pm April 1, 2009 at Corbett Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Apr. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Upton

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Michael Upton's name

Memorial Events
for Michael Upton

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Michael's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Michael Upton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more