Paul Eugene Upton, 89, of Memphis died on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Robbie Jean Upton, his son, Mark Alan Upton, his daughter, Sandra Carol Brooks, and his parents, Bessie Jane and Relder Dewitt Upton.
Mr. Upton is survived by his son, Paul Anthony Upton, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He enjoyed competitive quail-birddog hunting using his own dogs he trained. He won numerous competitions all around the midsouth. Golf was his other favorite hobby right next to antiquing with his wife for years. Most of all he loved visits from his any of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Upton retired after 38 years working for Coca-Cola.
The family did receive relatives and friends from noon until the time of the service 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The burial immediately followed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Mr. Upton's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or The Alzheimer's Association.
