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2:40 pm Monday, November 21, 2022

Harry W. Upton

Memorial service for Harry W. Upton, 86, of Decatur and previously of Russellville will be Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Phil Kimbrough officiating and Shelton Funeral Home directing.

Harry was born Nov. 21, 1935, in Inglewood, Calif., to Wilfred and Violet Upton. He was a U.S. Army veteran of 20 years and a member of the American Legion in Russellville.

He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his wife, Marilyn R. Upton (Pat).

Harry is survived by his children, Steven Upton, David Upton, Stacey Stalcup and Mark Upton, as well as his grandchildren, Heather Stalcup, Sarah Upton, Lauren Stalcup, Katie Upton, Alexis Stalcup, Meghan Upton, Conner Upton and Ashlyn Upton, and his great-grandchildren, Aiden, Leo, Diego and Isabel.

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Harry W. Upton

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