Obituaries
Gregory Norman Upton
09/08/1965 - 03/17/2019
Gregory Norman Upton, age 53, found rest in his home on March 17th, 2019 after putting up a tough fight with colon cancer. Born September 8th, 1965, he was the middle son of Roger and Catherine Upton.
Greg, a site contractor, loved his job. At age 14 he started working for Castle Heights Construction Company, founded by his father, and eventually owned and operated the company. He took a great deal of pride in his work and the relationships he built through the years, and considered it a privilege to work alongside his Dad.
A lover of competition and the outdoors, Greg enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life. While in high school, he played basketball and baseball at Mecklenburg Academy. When his daughters were young, he dedicated the majority of his time coaching Dixie Youth Softball, and taking his daughters to clinics, games, and practices; but also found time for competition bass fishing. Later, his interests turned to predator trapping, and like anything else he set his mind to, he became a master of the craft. In 2011, Greg bought his first fox beagles, and was fully immersed in the world of beagle field trialing from that point on. He loved his dogs and enjoyed the many friendships he made even more.
Greg loved people and their stories, whether they were his doctors or nurses, colleagues, or his friends and family. He valued home and family and soaking up the joy of the little things in life. He and his wife, Wanda, enjoyed a fun and loving partnership for over 33 years. He was nothing short of a hero in the eyes of his daughters.
Greg is survived by his devoted wife, Wanda Thompson Upton; his daughter, Samantha Upton and son-in-law Charlie Schwabe of Richmond, Virginia; his daughter, Bridgette Upton of Fredericksburg, Virginia; his parents, Roger and Catherine Upton; his brother, Bryan Upton and wife Sharon Upton; his mother-in-law, Myrtle House; and in-laws he considered siblings, George Thompson, Myrtle and Hubert Watson, and Anita and Buck Kallam. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews whom he adored. He is predeceased by his brother, Rodney Upton.
Greg was buried at Bethel Baptist Church and a memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 24th at New Hope Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mecklenburg County Cancer Association.
www.mecklenburgcancer.org
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Your daddy was a good man. He loved his girls so much and there was never a doubt about how proud he was. What a beautiful tribute to Greg. Our prayers are with you’ll.
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Wanda and family,
Our prayers to you and your family for God Jehovah’s peace and comfort during this time of sorrow. Remember your shared blessings and memories with Greg as they will take the place of the pain.
Blessings to your family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Wanda,Sam and the entire family we are so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing.try to take heart that he is no longer suffering. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this very sad time.
Wanda & family, I was so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing & know he will be hugely missed by you here on earth, but know you are rejoicing to know that we will see him again when we get to heaven. I am praying & thinking about you & pray these days be too long or hard. I love you!
Wanda and family, I am so sorry for your loss of such a good man. He is now free of pain and will be watching over you all. Many prayers for comfort in the days ahead.