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Obituary for William Lee Upton

William Lee Upton, age 82, was born January 5, 1935 to Lloyd Lee and Johnnie Upton in Madisonville, Tennessee.

William departed this life on December 3, 2017 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother; Douglas Upton.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife; Vernice Upton, 1 son; Craig Scott Upton, 1 daughter; Carol Siler Upton, 1 sister; Marynell Sudderth, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and a host of other family and friends.

Public visitation will be held Thursday, December 8, 2017 at Ivy K. Gillespie Memorial Chapel, 1865 Eastern Ave SE, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 Pm. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, December 8, 2017 at New Hope Baptist Church, 130 Delaware SE, at 11:00 AM.

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