NWA Capt. RODNEY A. UPTON

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. RODNEY A. UPTON

January 11, 1936 – July 18, 2024

 

We note the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Rod Upton, age 88.  Rod joined Northwest Airlines 12-04-1967.  He is survived by his wife Joanne, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be found at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mohavedailynews/name/rodney-upton-obituary?id=55751726

PCN memorial site

 

RODNEY UPTON Obituary

Rodney "Rod" Upton, age 88, of Fort Mohave, Arizona, died peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Rod was born on January 11, 1936 in Bradley, South Dakota. He graduated from high school as an All-State Football player and Eagle Scout in Webster. After attending Annapolis and then Augustana College on a football scholarship he joined the Air Force.

After spending a tour as a jet fighter instructor and flight examiner, Rod left the Air Force as a Captain and went to work for Northwest Airlines as a pilot. Rod was actively involved in community organizations and was a member of the Eagles, Masons, Shrine, and was a past commander of the American Legion. Rod was an avid poker player and enjoyed tracing the family ancestry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney Earl and Lillian Upton; brother, Kaye; sister, Connie; sons, Zachary and Rhett; and granddaughter, Amanda.

He is survived by his second wife, Joanne; his sons Duque (Melissa) and Courtney (Nancy); daughter, Robynn (David); stepchildren, Jamie (Chris), Joseph (Erin), and Jeri (Don); brother, Buzz; sisters, Barbara, Rochelle, and Jill. Additionally, Rod is survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.