Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:14 am

Jimmy Ray Upton, Sr., age 69, of Mooresboro, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023.

Jimmy was born September 3, 1953 in Rutherford County to the late Charlie Upton and Laura Daggerhart Upton.

He worked as a truck driver/car hauler most of his life. Jimmy grew up going to the Church of the Brethren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Lillian Gibson, Boyce Upton, Charles Upton, Jr., Margaret Holmes and Betty Rhom.

Those left to cherish fond memories include his wife of 36 years, Kathy Upton; sons, Jimmy Ray Upton, Jr. (Angie) of Union Mills, Todd Newton of Mooresboro, Jason Upton (Jenny) of Mooresboro and Chad Newton (Lynn) of Mooresboro; two brothers, Floyd Upton of Spindale and Mike Upton (Renee) of Rutherfordton: elven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held February 28 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jason Madison officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.