Background
Upton, Robert Chapman was born on June 28, 1935 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Chapman and Rose (Leminski) University.
Upton, Robert Chapman was born on June 28, 1935 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Chapman and Rose (Leminski) University.
Bachelor, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1956. Master of Arts, Pepperdine University, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy, Kennedy-Western University, 1988.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1956, advanced through ranks to captain, 1962, with research, 1960-1968, resigned, 1968. Owner, manager Robert Upton Corporation, Alexandria, Louisiana, 1960-1968. Branch manager Albert Gallatin Edwards & Sons, St. Louis, 1968-1978.
Limited partner Edward D. Jones & Company, Maryland Heights, Missouri, since 1978. Finance journalist, Alexandria, since 1978. Adjunct professor Louisiana College, Pineville, since 1984.
Chairman Municipal Democratic Committee, Alexandria, 1970-1980. Board directors Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, 1976-1978. Member International Association Finance Planners.
Lodges: Rotary.
Married Clara Slocum, June 2, 1956. Children: Robert III, Gregory Brian, Cynthia Marie, Michael Thomas.