James N. Upton
James N. Upton, 68, of Springfield, died at 10:56 a.m. Wednesday March 7, 2007 in the E.R. of Community Hospital.
He was born March 18, 1938 in Xenia, OH to Orville Upton and Helen (Ward) Upton Smith. Jim retired in 1998 from Navistar after 42 years of service. He also served 34 years in the Air National Guard. He was a member of First Christian Church, V.F.W. Post 1031 and Eagles aerie 397.
Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy (Willis); 4 children and spouses, James E. (Yvette) Upton, Springfield, Christina Haines and Jerry (Carmen) Upton, Cedarville, OH, Jay Upton, Springfield; 7 grandchildren, Mike (Sara) Haines, Jeremy Upton, Jamie Upton, Kaleigh Upton, Andy Haines, Jillian Upton and Carley Jones; a sister, Jeanetta Gilreath, Springfield; and numerous nieces and nephews. A brother, Richard Upton and a sister, Shirley Craig, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday in the Conroy Funeral Home.Cremation to follow. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
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