Upton York Bird

Upton York Bird, 67 of Clarendon, passed away Wednesday, August 23, at

his home.

Upton was born August 11, 1956 Little Rock, Arkansas to Harold A Bird Sr. and Blonzia Mae Pruitt.

Upton received his formal education from the Holly Grove Public School System. He was a 1974 graduate of Holly Grove High School.

Upton was employed at Riceland Foods in Stuttgart, for more than 20 plus years. He had also previously been employed with Redfield Construction and Keo Tree Service.

"Bird" as Upton was lovingly known, enjoyed quaint country living. He cared about his appearance because he enjoyed dressing up and looking nice. He enjoyed listening to old school R&B music and watching his beloved westerns on television and he kept his trademark nice hair in great shape always.

Upton had a love for old school cars. At one point he even owned a yellow 1970 Olds Cutlass, which he loved dearly.

Upton was a man of few words, but when he had something to say, he meant it. He was a man who didn't mind speaking his mind with anyone. He loved and admired his family. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

His parents: Harold Bird Sr. and Blonzia Pruitt; two sisters Zina B Vinson and Sylviastene V.  Vinson and his brother: Raymond B. Bird all preceded Upton in death.

Survivors are: two daughters: Tamara (Dewone) Knox and Lora Piggee both of Clarendon, AR; Four granddaughters: Brooklynn Knox, Charlauana Powell, Charmylaha Powell and Charloyaha Powell all of Clarendon, AR; a brother Harold A. (Lois) Bird Jr. of South Haven, MS; four sisters: Sylvene D. Bird- Truitt of Stuttgart, AR; Hiawatha C. Bird of Avinger, TX; Deibderan P. Vinson of Elgin, SC; Sophia E. (Solomon) Davey of Jeffersonville, IN; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 2 at 10:00 AM at Mount Zion Cemetery, Highway 366 in Holly Grove with Reverend Dennis W. Wilson officiating under the direction of C.J. Williams Funeral Directors and Cremations of Brinkley (870) 589-5036 email: williamsfuneraldirectors2022@gmail.com  and web address: www.williamsfuneraldirectors.net

Pallbearers: Dewayne Knox, Derrick Knox, Robert Mayo, Sharves Harrison, Edward Johnson and Kenneth Reed.