Gary Marshall Upchurch, 74, of Lenexa, Kansas passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park. He will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to everyone he met.
Gary was born on February 7, 1945 in Mountain Park, Oklahoma to Marshall E. Upchurch and Vera M. (Messick) Upchurch. He attended and graduated from Liberal High School. He served his country honorable in the U.S. Navy. He married Faye Childers on October 3, 1970. Together they raised their two children, Darin and Tara.
Gary was considered an Entrepreneur. He worked in sales in the Automobile Industry, served as a Police Officer and dedicated his time as a Barber. He enjoyed spending time with his family and nothing gave him more pleasure in life than the time he spent with his grandchildren, Alexis, Gage and Brody. Gary also loved to play Golf, Softball, Coaching and his love for music gave him the ability to play the guitar.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Vera Upchurch. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Faye Upchurch, son, Darin M. Upchurch of Olathe, Kansas and daughter, Tara L. Comfort and her husband Chris of Lenexa, Kansas. Left behind to cherish his memory are his three grandchildren,
Alexis Upchurch, Gage Comfort and Brody Comfort. Gary is also survived by his sister, Ida Malone of Salt Lake City, Utah. He will be sadly missed.
Inurnment with Military Honors is scheduled for Friday, June 21, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road Leavenworth, Kansas 66048. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in the name of “Gary Marshall Upchurch” may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association 3846 West 75th Street Prairie Village, Kansas 66208.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcgilley-frye.com
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Alzheimer's Association3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208
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