Roger Dale Upton, age 75, of London, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024.  He was born October 9, 1948, in DeQueen to Andrew and Ruby Idean Bragg Upton.

He was a United States Army Veteran where he served in Frankfurt Germany.  He worked at Weyerhaeuser in Dierks and retired from Bibler Company in Russellville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, William Hickman Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie Upton; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and William Hickman of London; two sons, Roger L. Upton of Russellville and Russell D. Upton of London; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe Bob and Tammy Upton; a sister, Linda J. Upton Breeden of London; a half-brother, Donald Upton of Washington D.C.; two half-sisters, Sandra Upton of Nashville and Vanessa Upton Stubbs of Dequeen; his grandchildren, Stephen Hickman of Russellville, Rebekah Hickman of London, Michael Upton of Russellville, Kelly Upton of Oklahoma, Kylia Upton of Ozark and Emily Byrum of Danville; and two great-grandchildren, Ruth Hickman and Nathan Hickman both of Russellville.

All services are private with a private burial in Old Baptist Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.