Eard Buell Upshaw, 85, of Cottonwood died June 13. He was born April 9, 1919 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was a Naval veteran. He worked for the railroad for 40 years. He was an honest and fair man who is remembered by his family as a great father. He loved to fish, hunt and work in the gardens. He loved to be with his family. Mr. Upshaw leaves his wife of 51 years, Mildred J. Upshaw; a son John C.Upshaw; two daughters, Rachel J. Mills and Nancy Hampton; five grandchildrena and three great-grandchildren. There are no public services planned. Westcott Funeral Home assisted the family with these arrangements.