Clarence Calvin Upton

CLARENCE CALVIN UPTON

Mr. Clarence Calvin Upton, age 85 of Chicago, Ill., died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at his home in Chicago. Chicago visitatation was Monday, Feb. 9, from 3-8 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home in Chicago. Alabama memorial services will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at Noon from Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Berry.
Clarence was born Feb. 28, 1940, in Berry, son of the late Clarence and Deseree, nee Lowery. He migrated north to Chicago in 1953, where he eventually met and married the love of his life, Linda Ann, who preceded him in death.
He was an adored uncle and cousin to many near and far. “Cal” worked at S&C Electric Company for 38 years as a Quality Assurance Inspector and participated in the company bowling and softball leagues then grabbing many beers with friends. In his retirement in 2002 he focused on family showing his devotion by providing his calligraphy and drafting skills for anyone - he could always design a better way. “Calabama” never lost touch with his roots and loved Alabama Football. He will be missed by many, many friends and family. Roll Tide!
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceeded in death by his siblings,  Dorothy (Owen) Anderson, Yvonne (Danny) Pilkington, William “Bo” (Bette) Upton, Johnny (Rose) Upton and Gail (Dean) Wolfe.
He was  a devoted partner of Phyllis Gallimore; a loving father to Tammy (Philip) Sammarco of Chicago, Ill., Johnny Ray (Karen) Upton of Cornersville, Tenn., and Craig (Gina) Upton of Des Plaines, Ill; cherished Papa of Amanda (Chris), Andrew (Teresa), Alec (Joanna), Linda (Adam), Lindsey (Anthony), Kendall and Kaleigh; proud Big Papa of Finlay, Harris, Vincent, Theodore, Jasper, Augustin, Levi, Winona and Leo Calvin with two more expected this year.
Pallbearers were David Wolfe, Doug Pilkington, Derek Upton, Larry Burns, Amanda Bradburn, Linda Milibrandt, Alec Sammarco and Lindsey Upton.
In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Jude’s Research Hospital.
Norwood-Wyatt Chapel Funeral Home of Fayette directed.