Percy Edward Gupton, Jr.
July 16, 1948 ~ September 24, 2021
ENFIELD - Percy Edward "Ed" Gupton, Jr., age 73, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on July 16, 1948, he was the son of the late Percy Edward Gupton and Faye Natalie Dozier Gupton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Anthony Gupton.
Ed retired after 30 years of dedicated service with Hospira (formerly Abbott Laboratories). He was a charter member, deacon, and choir member of Christ Fellowship Church in Rocky Mount. Ed enjoyed taking care of his garden and orchard. He especially loved his family and many friends. Ed never met a stranger. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Ed is survived by his wife, aka his "girlfriend", of 53 years, Donna Rives Gupton; his daughter, Sherri Bryant (Joseph) of Enfield; his son, Jeremy Edward Gupton of Raleigh; his grandson, Andrew Bryant; his sisters, Linda Gupton Short (Billy) of Red Oak and Pamela Gupton Wester of Rocky Mount; and many nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service to celebrate Ed's life will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM Elmwood Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Peede officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Elmwood Cemetery
23 Justice Branch Road
Enfield, NC 27823
Tuesday 9/28, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
Service
Elmwood Cemetery
23 Justice Branch Road
Enfield, NC 27823
Tuesday 9/28, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
A Graveside Service to celebrate Ed's life will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM Elmwood Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Peede officiating.
Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery
23 Justice Branch Road
Enfield, NC 27823
Tuesday 9/28, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
A Graveside Service to celebrate Ed's life will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM Elmwood Cemetery with Rev. Daniel Peede officiating.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Holding the Gupton family in my heart as you go through this loss.
Glad to have known Ed. I will remember him fondly. To his family I send my sincere condolences and pray you find comfort in the Lord
Our brother in Christ will truly be missed! We will definitely miss his sense of humor. We have sorely missed Ed and you Donna, over the last several weeks while you have navigated this sickness. We continue to pray for comfort and peace for the entire family.
In memory of Percy Edward Gupton, Jr., Robin Case lit a candle
In memory of Percy Edward Gupton, Jr., Robert and Joyce Tisdale lit a candle
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and just to let you know Ed was a great friend and a remarkable person and he will be truly missed.
In memory of Percy Edward Gupton, Jr., Linda W Rice lit a candle
With a heavy heart, my condolences.
I worked with ED at Schlage Lock, and at Abbotts for a total of approx. 45 or more years. He was always a great guy, always smiling and joking.
Praying for peace and comfort.
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing, he was a good man. I worked with Ed many years at AbbottHospira. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Randy & Diane Rivenbark
Linda, Al and I are so very sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and your family and bring comfort.
To Donna and family, Sorry for the loss of your husband , Father, grandfather and friend. He will truly be missed!
In memory of Percy Edward Gupton, Jr., Gail Jones lit a candle
In memory of Percy Edward Gupton, Jr., Earl and Lisa Barnes lit a candle
Ed was a wonderful friend and will sorely be missed by all who knew him. Words cannot express how we truly feel about his passing. We will remember all the good times we shared with him, the laughs and smiles….We enjoyed his visits over the years and will miss him. Deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends. Love and prayers, Earl and Lisa Barnes
So sorry for your loss
Donna and Sherri, remember Ed as a friendly nice person, i know you will miss him forever, i am so sorry. glenda pittman
What a great person Ed was, when i went to work in utilities, he was always willing to help me in any way he could, i learned a lot from him, always up beat about everything, RIP my friend , my condolences to the family
Ed you will be missed a lot and You were 1 of the good guys Love you brother
Pryers for the family We all loved you ED