Jerry Lee Upshaw Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Jerry Lee Upshaw

Mr. Jerry Lee Upshaw, 72, of Columbus, GA went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 7, 2023 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. EST, Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Noble Williams, officiating. Interment to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 12-5 p.m. EST.

Jerry L. Upshaw was born on December 4, 1950 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Deacon C.L Upshaw and the late Mary Lou Sumbry.

Jerry confessed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and was a member of the Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Deacon on February 10, 2002.

Jerry loved the Lord and the Word of God. One of his favorite scriptures was II Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land".

Jerry loved music and singing. He also played the saxophone. He had a passion for building and constructing. Jerry just enjoyed life: motorcycle riding, boating, traveling, dining, spending time with family and most of all worshipping & praising the Lord. He loved people (knew no stranger). He always enjoyed talking to people.

Jerry was a 1969 graduate of South Girard High School in Phenix City, AL. He served in the United States Army. He later attended Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

Jerry L. Upshaw was united in holy matrimony to Vivian Davis Battle on October 21, 2000. In January 2012 he retired from Interstate Brands (Dolly Madison) after 39½ years of service.

Deacon Jerry L. Upshaw is preceded in eternal rest by his parents; daughter, Ramonica Cook; three sisters, Lorita Upshaw, Doris Upshaw Epps, Minister Barbara Upshaw Harper; two brothers-in-law, Lester Harper, and Elijah E. Davis, Jr.; sister-in-law, Lyvonne Davis Pittman.

Those remaining to cherish his memories are his wife, Minister Vivian Davis Upshaw; son, Everett F. Upshaw, Sr. (Tonja) of Ft. Mitchell, AL; daughter, Terri Upshaw Donnelly (Dwayne) of Phenix City, AL and bonus daughter, Adina Mitchell of Tacoma, Washington; three sisters, Shirley Diane Lewis (Richard) of Kansas City, MO, Geraldine Upshaw Cason of Columbus, GA, and Deborah Long (Johnny) of Seale, AL; brothers-in-law, Victor J. Davis of Richmond, VA and Alfonzo Pittman of Rocky Mount, NC; sisters-in-law, Juanita Davis of Greensboro, NC and Verrenda Davis of Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Sydnei M. Cook, Everett F. Upshaw, Jr., Trinity J. Upshaw, Jaxon V. Upshaw; great granddaughter, Emora Upshaw; god children, Tamara Spates and Isaiah Spates; and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

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Eric and Susan Garver.🙏❤️🙏

A good Man. Going to miss you brother! A lot of good years together at Dolly Madison. Rest in Peace Jerry, a good friend of ours. My condolences to his Family.

With deepest sympathy and condolences I send to this beautiful family. May God strengthen and keep the family in his care giving you all peace and comfort during this time and days ahead. With love and condolences, Minister Vernice McSwain and family 🙏❤️😘

Hope Prayers and Condolences are with Family. Praying continually for your Strength Comfort and Peace. Jerry and I had great fun growing up and in high school. ♥️🙏 Daughter of Late Lillie Mae Sumbry. Cousin Minister Graden & Bill Lee

My condolences to the family a strong and mighty warrior has been called to eternal life. I pray the cherish memories of his journey keep a smile on your face and bring joy to your heart as you share and remember him with your children's children. God give you strength and peace as you go through this difficult season of life. Cousin Lillie Wyatt

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband and father. I was a classmate of Jerry's from 1965-1969. God bless y'all in your journey. My prayers are with y'all. Brenda Thomas Porter

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May the peace of God comfort your family. Minister Elaine Jackson & Voice of Truth Ministry, Smiths Station, AL

My Deepest Condolences to you and your family. May God continue to give you strength. Sis Ella Robinson

With deepest sympathy and condolences to this beautiful family. Rest in the Safety of the Lord Dea. Upshaw. May God strengthen and keep the family in his care giving you all peace during this time and days ahead. With sympathy and Love, Regina Mitchell

Rest in Heaven,co worker Dolly Madison,,,, Victoria Williams

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