of Mabelvale, AR
March 3, 1948 - June 13, 2017
James ''Jimmy'' Uptigrove, 69, of Mabelvale died June 13, 2017. He was born in Fountain Hill, Arkansas on March 3, 1948.
He proudly served his country in the US Navy. Jimmy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Jimmy enjoyed hunting and fishing, but above all else he loved spending time with his three grandchildren. He loved watching them chase their dreams and was their biggest cheerleader.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Loree; five brothers: Aubrey, Thomas, Ernest, Jerry, and Bobby; and two sisters, Ruby Watkins and Geverne Johnson. Jimmy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Judy; daughter, Crystal Herring; three grandchildren, Dahlia Bray, Bella Herring, and Sam Herring; two brothers, Rodney (Lea) of Sour Lake, Texas and Donnie of Forrest City; one sister, Mary (Gary) Saunders of Hermitage; three sisters-in-law, Linda Uptigrove of Illinois, Myrtle Uptigrove of Bastrop, Louisiana, and Sue Uptigrove of Alexander, Arkansas; and host of nieces, nephews and extended family who will miss him dearly.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Saline Hospital Hospice House. Please share your memories of Jimmy here in his online guestbook.
To Judy and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. We have enjoyed knowing your family since 2010. Thank you for opening up your home and your life to us. Jimmy was a very special person, and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him. We are praying for you all during this time of sadness and grief. May God give you the strength and comfort that you need to move forward in life.
God Bless,
Jason, Elizabeth, Eli, and Jasper Roberts
judy our hearts is sadden for your lost I have been knowing you guys for over 30yrs and you are family to me and you just good hearted people and truly jimmy will be missed and we will continue to keep you in our prayers we love you Isaac and carolyn
I want to extend my condolences to Judy, Crystal and the entire family and friends. Jimmy was quiet & easy-going when I would come over to the house over the years and was always nice to me. I know he will be missed but I am glad you had him so many years! in time, may your grief change over to comfort from the good memories. Hugs and love, Diane
Judy so sorry for the loss of the love of your life. May God wrap his arms around you and give you and your family peace and comfort. Stay strong my friend until you see him again.
Judy, I don't think we've ever met but Jimmy and I attended school and graduated together. He was a great guy and I will always remember him. He played basketball with my husband Jim . We had a lot of good times and memories in Fountain Hill. My Jim passed away five years ago this past February so I can truly sympathize with you. I pray you and your family will let the precious memories you shared comfort you during the coming days, weeks, and months. May God bless you. Sincerely, Joye
I was sorry to learn of James' death. Although I did not know him well, the conversations I had with him in the Justice building made me realize that he was a gentleman in all respects. He will be missed by our court. His friend - Robin Wynne
Judy&family soso sorry for ur loss. Glad to have known such a great guy.
James was an asset to the Justice Building and his co-workers here -- he was good humored, hard working, and always quick to respond to the many maintenance requests we librarians gave him these many years. James walked past the library's public desk multiple times each day, and greeted us each time. The Supreme Court Library staff misses him, are blessed to have known him, and offer our condolences to his family and loved ones.
Always enjoyed working with James at Arkansas Building Authority. The family is in my prayers.
Sorry for your loss he will be missed. Sincerely Larry League.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
â¤ï¸ The Suarez Family
Prayers for you and your family. May God look down on you in the days to come and give you comfort and peace.