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Obituary For Hutman E. Upshaw Jr.
Mr. Hutman E. Upshaw, Jr. passed away peacefully Sunday at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 86.
A son of the late Hutman, Sr. and Hettie Kelley Upshaw, Mr. Upshaw was born in Columbus, GA and was a 1949 graduate of Radcliff High School. He was a United States Army Veteran and was the owner-operator of the Upshaw Construction Company for over 60 years. He also owned and operated the Gulf Service Station on Cusseta Road for 13 years and was retired from the Russell County School system following 15 years as an educator at Central High School.
Mr. Upshaw was a member of St. Mary's Road United Methodist Church where he served with the Staff Parish Relations Committee and the Trustee Board. He was also a member of the Losers and Liars Civic and Social Club, Moderns Social Club and was a Prince Hall Mason. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Douglas Upshaw and a sister, Suzanne Lewis.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mrs. Doris Burton Upshaw; two children, Jeffery Upshaw, Sr. and Pamela Upshaw Florence (Otis); six grandchildren, Jeffery Upshaw, Jr., Tiffani Upshaw, Otis Florence, Jr., Christopher Florence, Tedric Whitehead and Frederick Whitehead; three greatgrandchildren, LaMya, Jamiyah and Darrius; loving nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Upshaw will be Friday, September 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Mary's Road United Methodist Church with interment at Green Acres Cemetery. Pastor L. K. Pendleton will officiate. Visitation is Thursday, 2 til 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services. Upshaw, Mr. Hutman E., 86, Columbus, GA, died Sunday, September 9, 2018.
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Add A CondolenceSorry for your loss. May God comfort and soothe you during your time of bereavement. Psalm 94:19
So sorry for your loss. Draw close to God during this time of sorrow. James 4:8
To the Upshaw Family, know that you have my deepest sympathy and are in my prayers. Deborah Lee (Willis Plaza)
Jeff - I am really sorry to hear about your dad. My condolences to you and your family.
May Papa Hut rest in peace...give yourself time to grieve. I trust the peace of our Lord will sustain you.
My condolences to the Upshaw family and friends. It is a painful thing to lose a precious love one in death, regardless of how long they have lived. Even Jesus wept when Lazarus died (John 11:35) and it pains our loving Heavenly Father, too. He did not purpose his human family to grow old and die but purpose us to live and enjoy life. It is still his purpose (Psalm 37:11, 29). He calls death an enemy that will be removed forever__1 Corinthians 15:26 “the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing.” He promised to awaken our love ones in the memorial tombs from asleep in death__ Hosea 13:14 “From the power of the Grave I will redeem them; From death I will recover them.” Our love one will return to youthfulness__ Job 33:24, 25 “Let his flesh become fresher than in youth; Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor.” Then our loving Creator will “satisfy the desire of every living thing” (Psalms 145:16). What a delight it will be to see them again to enjoy life as our Creator purposed! Allow these words to keep comforting all of you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Even Jesus wept at the loss of a loved one. Please remember the scriptural promises at Acts 24:15 and Rev 21:3, 4 and draw comfort. Isaiah 55:11.
