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Kenneth “Perry” Upright, 80, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, surrounded by family. He was born on March 22, 1937 in Salisbury, N.C. to the late Frederick Richard and Cordella Bostian Upright.
He was a 1956 Graduate of China Grove High School. In 1957 he married Barbara, and joined the Army Reserves in 1958 where he received basic training at Fort Jackson, SC. During the fall of 1968 he started his career as Masonry Teacher at South Rowan Senior High School where he retired after 30 plus years of service. Continuing as a Farmer and Mason/Carpenter after retirement, he changed the look of the surrounding communities, taking odd jobs. However, where he loved being most was on the land, where he built their dream home. You could often find him driving thru the fields and tending to his cattle. A lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, Salisbury N.C. where he was raised as a young boy. He was a Sunday school teacher and served on the church council for many years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley Upright and Howard Upright; and three sisters, Lucille Miller, Faye Carter, and Oree Upright.
Perry is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Barbara Speck Upright, whom he married February 23, 1957; three daughters, Tammy Lipe and her husband, David; Trina Quillman and her husband, Monte; and Tricia Mullis and partner Phillip Gatton all of Salisbury; one granddaughter, Haley Lipe; two grandsons, Dustin Stirewalt and Cody Mullis; and two sisters, Sophie Hooks of Oakboro, and Gail Deal of China Grove.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday November 12, 2017 at 3:30 PM at Grace Lutheran Church of Salisbury, conducted by Pastor, Jerome Cloninger. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 PM to 3:15 PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Grace Lutheran Church (Family Life Center) 3020 Grace Church Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147.
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is assisting the Upright family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Teresa Jackson says
Mrs Perry and family: I am so so to hear of the passing of Mr Perry he had the biggest, most humble heart. I will never forget that little smirk and giggle he would give when I would say something that he thought was funny. What a blessing to know him. Mrs Perry always her if you need anything.
~Teresa~
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Teresa Jackson says
So sorry to hear of the Passing of such a wonderful man. We all in the Pharmacy can share so many memories about him. What a special man! We have really missed seeing Mr. Perry in the store but occasionally he would come thru the drive thru in his pickup truck. We are here for you Mrs Perry if you need anything. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
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Richard Fluck says
Pat and I are so sorry to read of my CGHS classmate’s passing. Perry was a good man and we are certain he will be missed, not only by his family but also many others in the community. Some of my best memories of Perry are of our times in vo-ag and FFA, but it has also been good to see him at our high school reunions in recent years.