James P. "Jim" Hupy

James P. “Jim” Hupy, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was a man strong in his faith, and in his love for his family. He was born on October 2, 1940 in Stephenson, Michigan to Phillip and Roberta Hupy, and was integrally involved in his community and his church during all of his formative years. Jim attended Texas A&M, where he joined the Air Force Squadron 21 of ROTC. After a brief period where Jim worked for Redball Freight and Otis Elevator, he returned to and graduated from Texas A&M on the Dean’s List with Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in the spring of 1965. Soon to follow was a career at The Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) which spanned from 1965 to retirement in 1995. While there, he filled numerous positions across the company including manufacturing management, environmental management, and contributing expertise on the smelting process to more than 15 countries. Jim was a sports enthusiast, Steeler’s fan, avid car lover, gadget lover, world traveler, and a lover of desserts - especially chocolate! Jim was a member of Central Baptist Bearden, as well as the Men’s Links Bible Study, Sunday School, Life Group, and was involved with the Boy Scouts of America. Jim had a servant’s heart. He was compassionate, a role model for many, a loving husband, son, father, brother, uncle, and “Grandpa Jim”, and was truly a Protector and Provider. Jim had a close, personal relationship with his Lord which carried him throughout his lifetime until they met face to face. In addition to his parents Phillip and Roberta Hupy, he is preceded in death by his father-in-law Russell Altherr, and his sister Laura M. Dunne. Jim is survived by the love of his life, his wife Lori; mother-in-law, Alice E. Altherr; children Jeffrey L. Hupy (Katherine), Julie L. Hupy (Joe), Jerry L. Hupy (Leslie), Zachary J. Hupy (Emily), and Matthew S. Hupy (Skylar); grandchildren Paige Graybeal (Chris), Claire Hupy, John Funa, Anni Salera (Ryan), Kevin Funa, Olivia Hopper (Dylan), Addy Hupy, Mia Hupy; great-grandchild Deacon Salera; siblings Mark L. Hupy (Sharon), Blaise A. Hupy (Bobbie), Guy P. Hupy (Barbie); and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, Central Baptist Bearden, with the Rev. Mark Moreland officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:30 p.m. preceding the service. All guests are invited to the Hupy’s home in Farragut following the service for a time of remembrance together. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Central Baptist Bearden, UT Hospice, and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be extended at www.rosefuneraltn.com

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James P. "Jim" Hupy

October 2, 1940 - June 18, 2024