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Thurmond Mitchell “Mitch” Upright


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Thurmond Mitchell “Mitch” Upright, Jr. 71, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home in Salisbury.

He was born December 6, 1948 to the late Thurmond Upright, Sr. and Francis Carter Fraley. Mitch was a 1967 graduate of East Rowan High School and attended Rowan Cabarrus Community College for 2 years. He worked for Hearst Celanese and later Kosa as an Electrical Planner Scheduler retiring in 2004.

Mitch was a member of Shiloh Reformed Church of Faith, and a member of the Spencer Moose Lodge. He was past President and a life time member of the Faith Jaycees, and also past president of the Rowan County Fair Association.

Mitch enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, boating and playing cards with the math club.

In addition to his parents, Mitch was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Carter Upright; step-father, Joe Fraley; and son-in-law, Melvin Pepper.

Mitch is survived by his wife, Chandra Fink Upright; son, Jeremy Upright of Salisbury; daughters, Kimberly Pepper of Salisbury, and Nicole Amos and husband Glen of Faith; half-brother, Tim Fraley of Salisbury; step-daughters, Natasha Brinegar, Tonya German and husband Daniel of Granite Quarry, and Tiffany Kirk and husband Caleb of Rockwell; step-son, Travis Moore of Salisbury; grandson, Samuel Pepper; granddaughters, Harley Amos, Emma Grace Amos, and Madeline Pepper; step-granddaughters, Caylynn Westberg, and Bella German.

The family will greet friends and relatives on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm in the Shiloh Reformed Church Fellowship Hall.

Memorials may be made to Shiloh Reformed Church of Faith PO Box 308, Faith, NC 28041.

Carolina Cremation of Salisbury is honored to serve the Upright family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.

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  1. Cindy B. Poole says

    September 8, 2020 at 3:51 PM

    Chandra and family,
    Please accept my very deepest sympathy. Praying God’s comfort and peace for all of you in the days ahead. Thank you for always being good neighbors to me and my family.

  2. Dean Yates says

    September 8, 2020 at 9:07 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mitch. I have many memories of both Mitch and Steve as kids spending time playing at our grandmother’s on Fraley Street in Faith. God bless his family and friends; prayers sent up to help during this trying time.

  3. Rickie Faggart says

    September 8, 2020 at 9:14 PM

    So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Mitch. My prayers are with the entire family.
    Rickie Fraley Faggart

  4. Louise Collins says

    September 8, 2020 at 9:48 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mitch. I just spoke with him at Food Lion a few weeks ago. Prayers for all the family ????????

  5. Shirley Fraley says

    September 9, 2020 at 7:02 AM

    Praying for the Families , sorry to hear about this .

  6. Trudy Rowland says

    September 9, 2020 at 8:52 AM

    Kim, Nicole, Jeremy and family….
    I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your Dad from work…. he was a great and funny guy. He will be missed by family and friends.
    Trudy & John Rowland

  7. Sue Horton says

    September 9, 2020 at 11:36 AM

    So sorry for the loss of a great guy! I worked with Mitch at Celanese, during the gas shortage I ride to work with Mitch and Hilton Miller! Rest In Peace my friend.

  8. Staci Baranchak says

    September 9, 2020 at 12:06 PM

    Kim, Nicole and Jeremy:
    You guys are in my prayers… You all were my adopted family and Mitch was my “adopted” dad. I have so many fond memories with the family at the lake, at the house….beach road trips. I am honored to have known him. Rest in peace Pappa Mitch and hope there is Pimento cheese for you.
    Love Staci and David

  9. Janie Kluttz says

    September 9, 2020 at 4:47 PM

    Dear Mitch’s family, We were so sorry to hear of Mitch’s passing. Always enjoyed talking with Mitch and have good memories working in the food booth with him and the Faith Jaycee’s over the 4th of July. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wendell & Janie Kluttz

  10. Alison Moore says

    September 9, 2020 at 6:29 PM

    Prayers for your family during this sad time. Love to each of you!
    Aaron, Alison, Ainsley and Anderson.

  11. Becky Lippard says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:25 AM

    Jeremy, Kim and Nicole – you are in my thoughts and prayers during what must be a difficult time. I wish you peace, comfort and rest.

  12. Steve Webster says

    September 10, 2020 at 1:09 PM

    Kim, Nicky, & Jeremy: I was saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing. I had just spoken to him about a week before. I have many good memories of the time we spent together in the Jaycees and the work we did together and the good times we enjoyed. I remember watching you kids grow up and being at your home and the fishing trips Mitch and I went on. I will miss him blowing the horn if he saw me in the yard. He was a good guy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Chandra and family: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers also.

  13. Dena Najarian says

    September 10, 2020 at 3:51 PM

    Kim, Jeremy, Nicole and family,
    I am so sorry to hear about your dad! Sending prayers of comfort and peace your way! Love You!

  14. Linda Ketner says

    September 10, 2020 at 3:54 PM

    Deepest Sympathy to the Upright family. Times of death are never easy, but may God be with each of you and hold you close.
    ERHS Class of ’67

  15. Bonnie Tinsley says

    September 10, 2020 at 5:28 PM

    Chandra, I just read of your husband’s death and our family is thinking of you. Your love, knowledge and TLC shared with Seth will always be appreciated. Please let us know if we can help you in any way.
    Sincerely, Bonnie E Tinsley

  16. Bonnie Tinsley says

    September 10, 2020 at 5:34 PM

    BONNIE TINSLEY
    September 10, 2020 at 5:28 PM

    Chandra, I just read of your husband’s death and our family is thinking of you. Your love, knowledge and TLC shared with Seth will always be appreciated. Please let us know if we can help you in any way.
    Sincerely, Bonnie R Tinsley

  17. C Michael poplin says

    September 10, 2020 at 7:52 PM

    I’m so so sorry to hear about uncle Mitch I know all his family will miss him very much love all and stay safe

  18. Connie French says

    September 10, 2020 at 11:33 PM

    Chandra, Kim, Nicole, Jeremy and the rest of the family, Mitch will definitely be missed by so many. I have so many great memories and cherish them all. Prayers of peace and comfort for each of you. May God Bless you

  19. Libby Bingham says

    September 11, 2020 at 7:07 AM

    Niki, Kim and Jeremy,
    We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. May God be with you and your family during this time. With sympathy and love to you and your families.
    Libby and Russell Bingham

  20. Cousin Patricia says

    September 11, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    I was so sorry to hear of Mitchie’s passing so suddenly. I have such great memories of Carter Christmases, growing up playing together with Mitchie and Steve at either our house in Concord or at Aunt Zannie’s in Faith. I’ll cherish those memories forever. Prayers for ALL the family.

  21. Patricia Schlotfeldt says

    September 11, 2020 at 11:42 AM

    I was so sorry to hear of Mitchie’s passing so suddenly. I have such great memories of Carter Christmases, growing up playing together with Mitchie and Steve at either our house in Concord or at Aunt Zannie’s in Faith. I’ll cherish those memories forever. Prayers for ALL the family.

  22. Cathy Wirz says

    September 14, 2020 at 5:40 PM

    Chandra, I didn’t recognize your husband it’s been so long. When I read your name I was so shocked and am terribly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  23. Ruby Rufty Rutherford says

    September 15, 2020 at 7:02 AM

    Dear Kimberly, Nicole, Jeremy and Family, It is your cousin Ruby here. I haven’t seen any of you in a number of years. I just saw that your Dad died last week. He was a nice guy and seemed to live a very full life. He was active in the community and participated in organizations which focused on people. So he will be missed by many people, but especially by all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.

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