Thomas C. Lupton of Mesa, AZ passed away on June 15, 2015 at the age of 95. He was born January 8, 1920 in Oriental, NC to Amy Woodard and Lola [Midyette] Lupton. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy as a Gunners Mate during World War II and later worked as a Laboratory Technician for Naval Research. He enjoyed making jewelery and teaching the art of silversmithing. He dearly loved his family, and his family and those who knew and loved him will greatly miss him. Thomas is survived by his daughter Lola (Joel) Sacks; son Robert Lupton; brothers Bud (Jean) Lupton and Brian (Lorita) Lupton; grandchildren Laura Sacks, Allen (Kelly) Lupton and Angela Lupton and his great grandchildren. Connor and Caitlyn Lupton and Maya Sacks. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens (480) 830-4422