Joe Bob Upton

Joe Bob Upton, 75, of London, AR, passed away March 16,2026 at his home.  He was born July 1, 1950 in De Queen, Arkansas, to Andrew and Ruby "Bragg" Upton.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy L. Upton and their dogs Duke & Zoey.  His children; Randy (Frankie) Upton, De Queen, AR,  Brian (Terry) Harrison of Colorado,  Ricky (Casey) Upton of Colorado, Kimberly Upton of Colorado,  Jose (April) Melendez of Utah, Tristian (Cassandra) Van Zalinge of Colorado, Wesley (Katie) Van Zalinge of Utah.  A sister Linda J. "Upton" Breeden of London, AR, a half brother; Donald Upton of Washington, DC.  Two half sisters; Sandra Upton of Nashville, AR and Vanessa "Upton" Stubbs of De Queen, AR.  Lots of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Joe Bob worked at ACI in Colorado for twenty years and also at the Tyson maintenance center in Russellville, AR.

He loved to build things, gardening, sports, fishing, camping and watching car racing.  He loved doing everything with his wife Tammy and the dogs Duke & Zoey.

He will be missed very much.

No services are planned.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Russellville Family Funeral.

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