It is with great sadness that the family of James (Jim) Upton announce his passing on Sept 11.
“Jimmy” was a skilled machinist for Brock Candy, (Brach) Chattanooga, TN 37 years and after the plant moved to Mexico he took his talents to IAC in Dayton, TN retiring in 2019. Jim had a lot of respect and love for his fellow machinists and was grateful for many who provided mentorship.
He was proceeded in death by his father Morris (Jack) Upton and niece Nina Clift Depriest.
Jim is survived by his daughter Lauren Upton, granddaughter Jamesly Upton, mother Violette Upton,
Sisters Jane (Craig) Dudley, JoAnne (Don) Clift, niece Christina (Joe) Mikhail
, great nephews, Noah, Ezra, Gabriel and great niece Hannah.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Laramore (Memorial Hospital)
and Dr. FrankTrundle, DDS for their lifelong care of Jim.
Visitation will be at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Friday -17, 5-8PM and service Saturday 9-18, 09:00AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to erlangerfoundation.org.,