Charlie Clayton Upright, Jr.

Charlie Clayton Upright, Jr., 53, of Statesville, passed away, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Clayton was born October 12, 1963 in Iredell County and was the son of the late Charlie Clayton Upright, Sr. and Phyllis S. Upright, who survives. He was a graduate of Iredell County schools and was disability retired. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Sarah Pion of Albemarle, NC, two brothers, James Upright (Patricia) of Statesville, William Upright of Statesville, two sisters, Gena Loper (Robin) of Statesville, Gloria Benfield (David) of Statesville, two granddaughters, Madelynn, Violet and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2016 in the Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 2:00-3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.nationalmssociety.org/DonateMS Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Charlie Clayton Upright, Jr.