Bill M. Upchurch

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Greece: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at age 88. Predeceased by son, John D. Upchurch and daughter, Kathryn Upchurch. Survived by his children, David (Dorinda) and William (Pete) (Annette) Upchurch, Leslie O’Keefe and Carolyn Upchurch (Tim Mitchell); 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a cousin. He was a veteran of WWII and a retiree of the Eastman Kodak Co. Friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service Monday, August 13th at 11 o’clock in the Chapel of Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Rd. Greece Chapel. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers friends wishing may contributions to the charity of your choice in Bill’s memory.

23 Comments

  1. Chris Appoloney on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Carolyn & family, so sorry to hear about your dad. We know you took great care of him and you will miss him. Love to you and your family from my family.



  2. paula root on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Carolyn and Leslie, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. It seems that he had a good long life. So glad you got to share so many good years with him. I’m sure you have many wonderful memories, which I hope will help comfort you. All my love, Paula



  3. Linda Servas on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Carolyn and Leslie, So sorry for passsing of your father. by the pictures you have been putting up Carolyn I see he was very handsome, what a beautiful family you have. My thought and prayers are with you at this time.



  4. Linda Houghtling on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Carolyn, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I am glad you have so many wonderful memories.You have been a loving daughter being there for everything your Father needed. Know in your heart he will always be with you.GodBless may Bill RIP! Love you,Linda Houghtling,xoxo



  5. Melanie Kleeh on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Carolyn, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You did so much for your father and he knows how much you love him……you have some wonderful memories.



  6. Steven Fose on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Carolynn, Leslie and family…..Very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a good man and you are a great family. My thoughts are with you all.



  7. Shannon Green on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Grandpa Bill will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful grandfather, and loved us all.



  8. Taylor Kruze on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    I’m so very sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. I remember being a little girl and going out to dinner with Grama and Uncle Bill down by Charlotte. He was wearing a red and white checkered button down shirt and Grama was harping on him all through dinner saying, ‘You look like a table cloth! You’re wearing a red checkered table cloth!’. Uncle Bill squinted his eyes, peered over at Gram and sneered, ‘Pipe down over there’. We all burst out laughing and had a wonderful evening. I’ve heard so many wonderful stories about Uncle Bill; my thoughts and prayers are with all of his loved ones. xoxoxoxoxo



  9. Merilee Savage Kenning on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    It has been a long time that I have had the pleasure to interact with the Upchurch Family-and I am so happy I was able to be a part of the last Birthday Bash! Dad, Bill, You will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved you-I hope you are at peace and will pray for your protective watch over your dynamic family. I Love You! Meri



  10. Carolyn upchurch on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    My Daddy, My Best Friend, I love you now and forever.



  11. Lisa Lodar on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    My deepest sympathy to the whole Upchurch family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of Bill and will miss him very much.



  12. cheryl doberstein on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Petey, David, Leslie, Carolyn, So very sorry to hear of your dad passing. My thoughts are with you. Love Cheryl



  13. Diaga DeCarolis on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Say What?’ ‘Says Who?’ ‘I Don’t Think So!’ Those three phrases will always stick in my head when I think of you! And of course some other of your famous sayings that are not to appropriate to share lol! You were my only Grandpa that I had and I will deeply miss you! You always made me laugh with your sence of humor! To our # ‘1’ Grandpa and Great Grandpa, we (Jayda and Masyn) love you and we will always remember you. I promise to give you the best haircut when we meet again! 😉



  14. Gerry Button on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Upchurch. To all his kids … my brothers and sisters and I have many many fond memories of you all being nice friends and neighbors on Ridgeway Avenue in our childhood. In fact, I cried so hard when my best friend Johnny died back then. It’s been years, but I still can easily recall some of the best times our families shared. My deepest sympathies to every one of you.



  15. Annette and Pete Upchurch on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    So very sad to see you go Mr. Upchurch but we are happy that you are at peace and will be watching over us. We love you and will miss you more than words can express. We love you more!



  16. Chris welch on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    So very sorry to see my uncle bill has pasted. He was my favorite uncle. He will be missed!!



  17. Scott Swinney on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    thinking of you in your time of loss



  18. Leslie Roberts on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    To Leslie and the entire family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.



  19. Leslie Roberts on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    To Leslie and the entire family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.



  20. Lindy Welch Kruze on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    We are going to miss you Uncle Bill. I will miss your quiet wisdom, your sense of humor and the shared memories of family and loved ones now gone. I hope you are with my Grama drinking ice tea on a front porch up there. Sitting around with Johnny and Kathy and all the rest. I always loved you. xoxoxo Lindy



  21. Jocelyn Upchurch on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    We love you Grampa!



  22. Jillian Doberstein on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with your family. -Jill Chris and Ryan



  23. David and Dorinda Upchurch on September 28, 2012 at 12:00 am

    Words alone cannot express our sadness. All who loved and knew him will sorely miss him. Thank you Dad for your love and kindness.



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