Garland Andrew Upton passed into his Heavenly Father’s arms on Wednesday, September 27, 2006. Garland was at home and surrounded by his loving family.
Garland was born April 9, 1930 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.
After studying God’s ministry he moved to Bakersfield, and soon met his sweetheart, his wife of 52 years, Melba Jean.
Garland is survived by his wife, Melba; sons Roger of Bakersfield, and Brad and wife, Tina, of Bakersfield; daughters, Phyllis Gattian and husband, Jon, of Tehachapi, and Brenda Meyers and husband, Keith, of Denver, Colorado; nine grandchildren, Alexandra, Kristen, Rachelle, Andrea, Steven, Rene, Robyn, Justin and Stephanie; brothers Loyd and wife, Dorothy, Ray and wife, Glenda, and Lynn; sisters Laverne Couch and husband, JC, Lavena Salisbury and husband, Chris, Aletha Ketchell and husband, Paul, and Velma Aaron and husband, Jack; and sister-in-law Nancy, wife of
the late brother, Elvin.
Garland is also preceded in death by his mother and father, Oliver and Edna.
Family and friends will celebrate Garland’s life on Monday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ, 2215 Planz Road, officiated by Darrell Brewer, with an interment service immediately following at Greenlawn Southwest, 2739 Panama Lane. Lunch reception will be held at Calvery Chapel Westbrook, 6501 Schirra Court.
Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary
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