Robert Jay

Uptain

Robert Jay Uptain was born on August 16, 1967, in Globe, Arizona to Danny and Cookey Uptain. He entered eternity on October 11, 2026.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He survived his wife, Debbie Uptain, sisters Julee (Bill – deceased) Davis and Amy Mercer (Dennis), nephews and nieces Will Davis, Kate Davis, Johnny, Dani, Cori and Shondra Mercer, Zach (Maddie) Mars, Kyle (Caitlyn) Mars, Ryan (Abby) Koops, and numerous great nephews and nieces, aunts and cousins.

He loved playing baseball, golf, hunting and fishing.

Robert graduated from Globe High School in 1985. From there he joined the Army in August of that year and served until May 1988. He served in the Military Police and was stationed in Germany. He joined the Arizona National Guard in September 1990 and served until May 1991.

He was awarded The Army Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious achievement during Operation Desert Storm while serving as a Petroleum Supply Specialist while in Saudi Arabia. His initiative, innovation and consummate leadership skills were invaluable to the sustainment of petroleum operations. His achievements in the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 507th Support Group and the United States Army.

After discharging from the service, he worked for several years in the trucking industry, construction trades, and learned how to be an electrician and welder.

He and Debbie were married in June 2005. He was also part of the Arizona Patriot Guard. He was previously involved in church and served as an usher, greeter, directed traffic in the parking lots between services, and had been an active member of a Men’s Bible Study.

In 2019, he moved back to Globe and until the time of his death.

Funeral Services for Robert will be as followed:

Monday, November 23rd, 2026:

 Memorial Service at 8:00am at Christ's Church of the Valley,7007 W. Happy Valley Rd. Peoria, AZ 85383

 Interment at 10:30am at National Memorial Cemetery, 2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85024

Lunch and fellowship immediately following at 

Dillon's BBQ

20585 N 59th Ave Glendale, AZ 85308