Mr. Perry Gupton Jr.

Perry Gupton Jr., 88, of Smithfield, North Carolina, passed away on August 5, 2026. He was born on April 1, 1938, in Louisburg, North Carolina, to the late Margaret and Perry Gupton Sr.

Perry worked for Penn Compression until retiring in 1992 due to illness. He was an avid wrestling fan who enjoyed westerns, though cooking shows were his favorite. He also sold cars with his good friend Charles Elbee and his sister, Edith Gupton.

Perry joined Burning Bush Holiness Tabernacle in 1961 and served as Chairman of the Deacon Board until his passing. He and Lou Glenda married in September 1965 in Smithfield, North Carolina, and together raised four children: Stephen, Maurice, Pamela, and Maureen.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Glenda; his son, Stephen Gupton; his parents, Margaret and Perry Gupton; his brother, Eddie Lee; his sister, Annie G. Fogg; and his sister-in-law, Minnie Bridges.

Perry leaves cherished memories to his son, Maurice (Holly) Gupton of Zebulon, North Carolina; daughters, Pamela and Maureen Gupton of the home; brother, Halvester (Alma) Gupton; sister, Edith Gupton; sister-in-law, Otelia Gupton; grandsons, Corey and Darren Gupton; godson, Joseph O’Neal Jr.; great-granddaughter, Olivia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Service

Thursday August 13, 2026, at Shiloh Christian Church 211 Durham Street in Smithfield NC. The viewing will begin at 10 am and funeral service will start at 11 am.

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Love and prayers

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First Name: Ester
Last Name: Hunter

Email:ejean62@yahoo.com
Phone:9192719061
Family or Deceased Name: Gupton
Message: Sending out love and praying that the Lord will continue to comfort you and the family Maureen. You cared for and loved Your dad with all your heart. I am sure of that and I know that you will miss him. Be encouraged my sister.

First Name: Krystal
Last Name Ragland
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:Family or Deceased Name Mr. Perry Gupton Jr.
:Message Sending my heart felt sympathy to Sis Maureen Gupton and Family. May God continue to lead and guide you in the coming days and weeks. May his peace be with you all!:

First Name: Yvonne
Last Name: Joyner
Email: bonylou@yahoo.com
Phone: 9199460841
Family or Deceased Name: Gupton
Message: My deepest and sincere condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you.

First Name: Dr. Linda
Last Name: Williams
Email: flnoministries62@gmail.com
Phone: 9107106034
Family or Deceased Name: Deacon Perry Gupton
Message: We the Church family of Faith, Love , N Overflow Int’l Ministries , would like to send our heart felt sincere prayers and condolences to the entire Gupton family and to the Burning Bush church family. Deacon Perry was a humble soul and will always be remembered as the Deacon at Burning Bush ,that always sang the song there is a bright side some where. Sleep on Deacon Perry and take your rest. You will be missed by many.

First Name: Brookie
Last Name: Glaspie
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Phone: 9197934458
Family or Deceased Name: The Gupton Family
Message: My God comfort you during this hard time