Gaffney, SC
Julia Frankie Upton
Julia Frankie Upton, 69, of 149 Phillips Lane, Gaffney, SC, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at her home. Julia was born in Spartanburg, SC on February 3, 1948, a daughter of the late William O and Faye (Porter) Sawyer. She was the wife of John Archie Upton, was formerly employed at Arrow Automotive and was a member of New Beginning Free Will Baptist Church in Chesnee.. In addition to her husband, Julia is survived by three sons Carl Lee Tillotson (Kim), of Spartanburg; Brian Keith Tillotson (Lisa), of Chesnee, Dennis Dwayne Upton of Spartanburg, a daughter, Kimberly Upton Green (James) of Spartanburg two brothers, Glenn Sawyer, of Columbia; William Sawyer, of Spartanburg and 9 grandchildren and one great grandson. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the River Hills Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Brian Tillotson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 1529 John B White, Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301.
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