GRAYSON, GA
WILLIAM ELLIS UPCHURCH, 70, TRANSITION ON OCTOBER 29 IN ATLANTA, GA.
HE WAS BORN ON JULY 10, 1953 IN WAKE COUNTY, NC TO THE LATE WILLIAM AND CHRISTINE JONES UPCHURCH.
THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY DIRECTED ON SUNDAY AT 1:30 PM AT FRIENDSHIP CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH IN WAKE FOREST, NC. THE BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE CHURCH CEMETERY. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 1-1:30PM ON SUNDAY AT THE CHURCH. PUBLIC VIEWING WILL BE ON SATURDAY FROM 11-4PM AT FEGGINS & FEGGINS IN WAKE FOREST, NC.
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Our Sincere Condolences. From Jonathan and Bianca Adams.
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Deepest sympathy for the Upchurch family.
Ruby Dunn Hawkins
Sorry for your loss and praying for the family. Alma Privette Macon
Send my condolences Nana
Our sincerest condolences to the Upchurch Family. Prayers and Love, Denise Bell & Family
Sincerest Condolence and Sympathy to the Upchurch and Dunn family from the Evans family, Wendy, Felecia and Vanessa.
Sincerest Condolences and Sympathy to the Upchurch and Dunn families.
To the Entire Upchurch Family, sending my deepest condolences to you all! I pray that God will continue to hold each of you in his bosom as you go through this difficult time. Be Blessed in the Lord, Love Delores Wiilliams-Upchurch.
I'm going to miss all the times he always gave me a word of encouragement when I was down in spirit..he always had a joke and laugh here and there..I love the Upchurch Family'ge will be missed
There is not enough words in the English language that can sum up the life that Elder William Upchurch lived. I recall all of our many conversations about the Lord and his words of encouragement and joy that he shared with me while I was going through my time of bereavement. He truly touched many lives and now he can take his rest from this natural life and bask in the glory of Kingdom living.
Pastor WT Hardy
My deepest condolence's to my Family. We have known each other for many years. Through ups and downs. One of my best memories of Dad is when I started calling him "Monavie"! He displayed his passion and hustle in everything that he did, and he has instilled those same things and values into you both, Madara and Trenessa! His spirit will live on through you two. Much love and peace. Tanya Bradley-Brown
From Pastor Tyrone Tillman and family we offer our prayers to the Upchurch family. William was my brother and friend. We work together and he led me to Jesus. He was a gift to the body of Christ and we will never forget him
Cousin William Ellis, you were truly a beautiful man. There aren't enough words to express the respect and admiration I have for you. Your smile, warmth, kindness, and love will be missed by everyone. You truly had the most gentle spirit, ever. Family, stay strong and keep trusting God. R.I.P. my dearest big cousin🙏. I love you❤️. Cousin, TC Meeks
Sending prayers and condolences. Eldress Marlean McKoy Shelton & Family 🙏❤️
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Rev. William Upchurch family. May the Family find comfort in knowing the Pastor, Reverend Cicero Williams, Jr. First Lady Deborah Williams, the Deacons and Officers and the entire Church Family join together in expressing deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one and share in your bereavement. New Light Missionary Baptist Church 15408 New Light Road, Wake Forest NC. 27587
Praying for the family during this difficult time...love y'all
There is a quote that say, "Many friends come into our lives, but only a few leave with their footprints on our hearts". On or around 1997/98, I was in the military when I met the Madera and Trenessa. They introduced me to their Dad and Mom; Mr. and Mrs. Upchurch. At that time, I thought I just met an awesome family and I did of course, however it was much more. I believe God not only place the Upchurch's in my life as family away from home but to show me a Family Man of God, Mr. William Upchurch.
My deepest condolences to the family. Mr. Upchurch loved his family so much. He is taking his eternal rest now. You all are in my prayers. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Uncle Will, Thank you for your love, guidance, the word, your prayers throughout me & my siblings life! You will forever be missed! I love you!!! Sincerest Condolences to the family!!
To the Family and Friends of Mr. William Upchurch,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. May God's grace and mercy continue to be with you during these days of sadness. We send our condolences and keep you in our prayers. With caring thoughts, Justice Family- Albert-Blonnie-Mattie-Carl.
Keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers and reminising over the days of our youth on the farm. Love and peace to you.
Please accept our deepest condoolences for the loss of your husband and farther of your girls. We knew him as a wonderful caring and respectful man. You can count on us to be with you whenever you need us. Love aunt Shirley Moore Hopson, Debra, Dexter, Kathy, Ed and Darius.
Keeping the family in prayer
Prayers for the family during this time of bereavement.
Stanley and Edna Wiggins Nichols
Prayers for the family during this time of bereavement.
Prayers for the family during this time of bereavement.
Prayers for the family during this time of bereavement. God's Grace is suffient.
Brother Williams thanks for taking me in when we both lived in Spring Lake and taking me to church. You will truly be missed. And to the family I am sorry for your lost. Deborah Thompson
Sending thoughts of comfort and our love during this difficult time. Janette Reid and family.
You have our deepest sympathy and prayers. Love Jackson & Justice Family
To the Upchurch family those we love, don't go away they walk beside us everyday, unseen unheard, but always near. Our brother n law still loved still missed and very dear we love u William may you rest in heavenly peace the Moore's family Joann, Sharon, nana, Aaron, Mack Anthony, Raymond with love
Our hearts are sadly heavy at this time of sorrow.William was a brother in law that was full of joy and loved people but mostly he loved the LORD.Rest in peace we will miss until we meet again one day. Sharon Jones & Robert Jones Family Love you
Don't let go of your precious memories. They'll get you through this difficult time. S. Reid
He had been such a joy in the lives of many. He has been a light in the world, and still is. Please know I'm thinking of you all, all the time.
MYCONDOLENCESTOTHEUPCHURCHFAMILY. FROMTHECOXFAMILY.
My condolences to my family william will be miss ,he was a character, he show me so many things in God words he is a friend that many people loves ❤️ so much you will never be forgotten love you William Ellis from Lisa Moore ,my family God makes no mistakes he needed his angel to Preach for him amen
Sincerest condolences to the family.
Theresa Dunn-Avery
With deepest sympathy... Michael & Tammy Jones and family
Thoughts and prayers to the family from the Wake Forest-Rolesville Class of 1972. William was always the guy with the friendly face and welcoming smile. That will be missed. May God strengthen you during this time.
Gail Perry Royster Class of '72.
My Sincere Condolences to you Brenda Hedgepeth and Family. Keeping you in prayer
Sorry for your loss,my condolences and prayers are with you.I know William Ellis is smiling and dancing right now !! Mary Winston & Family.
With love and peace the Nichols &family
To my Upchurch family my condolences are deep I love my brother n law he was a real man of God may you rest in peace you will be truly missed rest in heavenly peace love nana Brittany Arneshia keyontia
Rest in peace my brother William we love you but God love you best.
Rest in my brother William-D from Mary Ann Nichls &family we loved you but God love you best.
SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE UPCHURCH FAMILY FROM THE GRANT FAMILY. PRAYER,BLESSINGS AND LOVE AT YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT..GOD IS IN CHARGE. AMEN HALLELUJAH 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️
Prayers of comfort for the family!
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