Joel Phillip Upton Sr.

Published 12:07 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025

A celebration of life will be held for Joel Phillip Upton Sr., at 12 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025, at Riverwood Family, with burial at Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. until the time of service.

Joel Phillip Upton Sr., 68, of Brookhaven, died April 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Alexandria, LA, on August 27, 1956, to Joel Felix Upton and Maxine Elizabeth Crawford.

Mr. Upton served his country in the United States Army. He was an avid “coon” hunter. He loved fishing and deer hunting. He had many friends and will be missed by all who loved him.

Preceding him in death are his parents and son, Joel Phillip “J.P.” Upton Jr.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Justin Levi Upton; brother, Mark Barrack Upton; sisters, Deborah Barfoot (Ricky), Phyllis Hill, and Cassiea Crawford; five grandchildren, Kara Faith Upton, Gavin Lee Upton, Trajan Alexander Upton, Olivia Michelle Upton, and Anastyn Kate Upton; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Condolences and other information are available online at www.riverwoodfamily.com.