Terry Lynn Upton, Jr., 56 passed away at Zilber (Aurora) Family Hospice with his family by his side.

Terry was born on July 21, 1968 in Chicago, the son of Terry L. Upton Sr. and Dolores Hamilton.  Terry graduated from Fenton High School in Bensonville, IL., and worked as a  food caterer.  He was creative and loved drawing. He also loved cooking, camping, fishing and loved watching Marilyn Monroe movies.  He was fascinated by dolphins and was able to have a chance to swim with them.  Most of all he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them as they meant the world to him. He also loved his two dogs, Monty and Noel, who will deeply miss him.  Terry will be deeply missed by his mother Dolores, his son Nate and grandson Marshall.  He will also be deeply missed by his sibling Stacy (Brian), Shannon (Chris) and Christopher (Jessica) along with his aunts June and Donna and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Terry was preceded in death by his father Terry, Sr., partner Charlie Everson, sister Elaina and stepfather Rick Bradford. A private memorial service was held.