Wednesday, January 20, 2021 11:29 am

Paul Crowder Upton, age 87 of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

He was born August 12, 1933 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Russell Stowe Upton and Bessie Pearl Crowder Upton.

Paul served his country in the United States Air Force in Communications and Decoding.

His son-in-law, Ron Filer preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Carolyn Tate Upton of the home, his daughters, Paula Upton Bowen and husband Ricky, Donna Upton Filer all of Forest City, his sister, Fannie Brackett of Sunshine. There are also four grandchildren, as well as eight great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held at Smith Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Smith Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 1195, Forest City, NC 28043.