It is with profound sadness that the family of Christopher Todd Upton announce his passing on Sunday, March 23 at the age of 61. He passed silently and peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his wife, Kelli Upton, and his three dogs, Ash, Dean and Sammy.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years, Kelli, his four children, James, John, Kyoko and Ashley, his god-son, Pristell, his two grandchildren, Soma and Juri, and uncountable friends and relatives.

A prayer service will be held in his home state of Tennessee.