Paul Richard Upchurch

Paul Richard Upchurch, 74, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, in Southaven, Mississippi. The family will receive friends at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home Thursday, March 12th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. A graveside service will follow immediately. Burial will be in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Upchurch was a member of Horn Lake United Methodist Church and coached football and track for Horn Lake School for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Edward and Mrs. Evelyn Upchurch, and brother Charles Upchurch.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mrs. Denise Upchurch, children; Kala Upchurch Bowen and husband Bo, and Brian Upchurch and wife Lynn, five grandchildren; Molly, Eli, and Flynn Bowen, Morgan and Wyatt Upchurch, and one sister, Sandra Upchurch Jamison.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

The family will receive friends at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home Thursday, March 12th from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. A graveside service will follow immediately. Burial will be in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens.

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HSI Gulfport says
March 12, 2020 at 5:26 pm

Brian and the Upchurch Family, the men and women of Homeland Security Investigations, Gulfport, Mississippi, extend our heartfelt condolences to you all. We pray for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
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HSI New Orleans says
March 12, 2020 at 11:17 am

On behalf of your HSI New Orleans work family, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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June Rose says
March 12, 2020 at 9:53 am

Nisey, I am so sorry about the loss of your wonderful husband. May God give you peace and comfort at this sad time. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will be lifting you up in prayer.
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Carolyn H. Johnston says
March 11, 2020 at 11:45 am

Dear Upchurch family: So sad to hear of Paul’s death, I know your strong faith in God will give you comfort during this time, just as our faith did when our Jimmy Johnston, went to be with the Lord almost 31 years ago. May you be surrounded by His love and the love of your family and friends. In Christian love. Carolyn (Mrs. Jimmy)Johnston
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Mary Bonds-Dickson says
March 10, 2020 at 10:57 pm

My heart is heavy for you, Nisey. I am so sorry I was not with you during this time . You and your family will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart.
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Beverly Brewer Mitchell says
March 10, 2020 at 7:19 pm

So very sad to hear of Coach passing. Nisey, you & your family are in our prayers. Coach will be remembered by so many. He made such a positive impact on so many of us in school.
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Jackie Grant says
March 10, 2020 at 6:37 pm

This is so sad prayers for the family had the pleasure of getting to know Mr.Paul when he worked at Fred’s DC in Dublin
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Sharon McOwen Johnson says
March 10, 2020 at 6:20 pm

So sorry to hear of his passing. Was a great man that helped lots of kids. He’ll be missed by many. Prayers and hugs to the family. Nisey thinking of you.
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Wade Bell says
March 10, 2020 at 5:47 pm

Coach was a great person, the world is a better place because of people like him. Prayers for the family.
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Charlie and Yvonne Barrett says
March 10, 2020 at 3:19 pm

Nisey, Charlie and I are so sorry for you and your family! We loved Paul and felt like both of you were like family! I am so glad that your beautiful family is able to bring you comfort! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers! Sending our love!!!❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️
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  Leisa Upchurch Ramsey says
  March 10, 2020 at 5:58 pm
  
  We are so very sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Barbara Holley holleybg@gmail.com says
March 10, 2020 at 3:09 pm

We are so very sorry to hear about Coach. He was a great guy. Our prayers are with you.