William Bruce Upchurch

William Bruce Upchurch, age 60,  of Baxley passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017.

Mr. Upchurch was born in Appling County and was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and was self employed. William was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Ray Upchurch and his sister, Katrina Marguerite Upchurch.

Survivors include his daughter, Katrina Upchurch of Athens; son, Justin Upchurch of Baxley; his mother, Gwen Upchurch of Baxley; brothers and sisters in law, David & Phyllis Upchurch, Kenny & Laurie Upchurch, and Jimmy & Beth Upchurch all of Baxley; granddaughter, Hayden Upchurch of Baxley; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7 at 2:00 PM at Asbury United Methodist Church.  Rev. Ben DeFore will officiate.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Active pallbearers are Henry Morris, Ross Norton, Danny Scarborough, Dalton Carter, Edsel Moody and Keith Morris.

All friends in attendance are considered honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.