( CNN ) Larry Upright died just one day after Hillary Clinton announced she was running for president . And in his obituary , his family made just two requests : please donate to a children 's hospital , and please do n't vote for Clinton . Upright , a staunch Republican , died Monday at a North Carolina hospital . He was 81 . `` In lieu of flowers , memorials may be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children , '' his obituary reads . `` Also , the family respectfully asks that you do not vote for Hillary Clinton in 2016 . R.I.P . Grandaddy . '' Daughter Jill McLain said it was natural to put that line in her father 's tribute . `` He was very passionate about politics and probably passed a little of that on , '' she told CNN affiliate WSOC . Son Michael Upright said he knew his father would enjoy the request . `` We know he 's up there giggling right now , just laughing out loud , '' he told WSOC . Upright 's passions included much more than just politics . His greatest joy was his family , and he was a former Shriner of the Year at the Cabarrus Shrine Club , according to his obituary . After retiring from the building automation industry , he became an avid golfer . But it 's the last few lines of his obituary that is spurred comments from across the country . `` You have my solemn promise I will not waste a vote on Hillary Clinton , '' Marina Shear of Dallas wrote in the obituary 's online guestbook . `` You were a wise man , Larry Upright , '' said Ron Renno of Forsyth , Georgia . `` I will remember your request in November 2016 . Rest in peace , Sir . '' Nigel Dufont of Kannapolis , North Carolina , offered his condolences but said he would n't budge on his support of Clinton . `` So sorry to hear about Larry , but I am still voting for Hilary ! '' he wrote . And an anonymous commenter stayed open-minded to whoever might enter the field . `` May you rest in peace . I will vote for Hillary if she is the best candidate . ''
Larry Upright 's family says he would enjoy the request . Comment: