Ed Gupton

Ed Gupton, 93, of Valdosta, died on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his residence. Born in Henderson, NC to the late Brodie T. & Rena Edwards Gupton, he has lived in this area since 1974. Growing up in Henderson, he started working on the family farm at an early age. In the early 1950’s, Ed met the former Dot Allen and they started dating. They were married on July 28, 1952. In the early 1950’s, Ed took a job with Starl- Ryder, Inc. as a HVAC technician and started learning the business. In the early 1970’s, Ed moved to Valdosta to begin Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning, which focused on maintaining Rose’s Department Stores around the southeast. His sons eventually joined him in the business and he continued taking care of folks and their air conditioners until the mid 2010’s, when his health prevented him from continuing full time. Ed loved making and flying radio controlled airplanes and also operated Ed’s Hobbies on the side. Ed was deeply beloved by his family and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his four children and their spouses, Ricky & Trish Gupton and Teresa & Andy W. Ganas, all of Valdosta, Sharon & Wayne Sullivan of Jennings, FL and Ray & Jeannie Gupton of Valdosta; his brother and sister in law, Frank & Brenda Gupton of Valdosta and sister Brenda Hinsley of Charlotte, NC; and 11 grandchildren, Denah (& Tommy) Newton of Valdosta, Sabrina (& Brent) Crisp of Valdosta, Andy W. (& Jeanna) Ganas of Dothan, Candi Ganas of Gainesville, GA, April (& Austin) Brantley of Nashville, Jacob (& Heather) Sullivan of Valdosta, Rachel (& Jacob) Bunting of Tallahassee, Justin (& Cearra) Sullivan of Jennings, Corey Jaramillo of Lake Butler, FL and Taylor Jaramillo of Valdosta, Brawdy Gupton of Valdosta. Also surviving are 14 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dot Gupton, and his siblings, Christine, Alfred, and Shirley.

The funeral for Mr. Gupton will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the chapel of Carson McLane Funeral Home. Pastor Maxie Williams will officiate. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 pm. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home