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James Upshaw Obituary

James William Upshaw (Baby James) age 27 passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He's a graduate from Sister Thea Bowman High School, Class of 2011. He is preceded in death by his father Marcus A. Upshaw Sr.; sister Yvonne Upshaw (Fat-Face); Grandparents Walter & Letha Bond, Yvonne Robinson; Aunts, Cleaster Bond, Gynder Bond-Bowen, Ewana Roberts, and Benita Roberts; Uncles, Curtis Bond, Walter T. Bond Jr., Larry Bond, Willie T. Bond Sr., McLenoard Bond, Melvin Taylor, Marvin Taylor, Louis Roberts, James Roberts, and Reginald Roberts. He leaves to cherish his memory loving children, Alana Upshaw, James William Upshaw Jr., Haley Upshaw, Stephon Upshaw, Semaj Upshaw, Shamar Upshaw, and Sebastian Andrews, mother Flossie Bond, god mother Alma Burrell; brothers, Samuel Bond, Marcus Upshaw Jr, Meeko Bond, Marcus Upshaw, Louis Upshaw; Sisters, Imani Bond, DeTaushae Williams, Shaniq'a Upshaw, Kayla Upshaw, and a host of other family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 12noon to 8:00 p.m. with family hours from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Guy and Allen Chapel 2959 W 11th Ave. Funeral Services Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church 2323 West 11th Avenue. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 11, 2020.

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imani bond

November 11, 2020

I will miss you so much it is hard with out you

ROSHANDAROBINSON

October 14, 2020

SORRY 4YOUR LOSS FLOSSIE 4/YOUR FAMILY STAY STRONG❤❤❤ALWAYS n FOREVER AMEN

God bro

October 14, 2020

Luv bro.... you will always be missed!

Cherita

October 13, 2020

May God continue to keep his arms around you and your family through your grief.

Marcus Hurt

October 12, 2020

What a great guy. "Baby James" had a great personality and a great sense of humor. This guy knew how to change the entire atmosphere in any room. Rest on bro. You will be missed.

Pastor Marcus Hurt and The Praise House Family

Kelly Laws

October 12, 2020

This moment is surreal....you were my student, and then you became my co-worker at 21st Century...wow! Always thoughtful, always smiling and always a gentleman. James, or "Baby" James, you will be missed.

Jawanda Brunson

October 11, 2020

rip

Lorretta Mitchell -aunt

October 11, 2020

Such a sweetheart. You will always remain in our hearts. Much love to my Bond family.

Yolonda Albert-Holder

October 11, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ronnie Bond

October 11, 2020

I love you and will miss you REST EASY BABY JAMES

Chandrea Anderson

October 11, 2020

To the Family of James William Upshaw,

May the LORD keep and strengthen you all through this difficult time! You all are in my prayers and my heart! Much love, Chan.

Joyce Pompey

October 11, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Valetta Wright-Bradberry

October 11, 2020

To the Family , I pray that God grants you peace that surpasses all understanding .

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14

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Oct

15

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church

2323 West 11th Avenue, IN

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