Bobby Lee Upchurch, 85, Johnson City passed away January 10, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Upchurch was born and grew up in Telford, son of the late Glen E. and Laura Kyker Upchurch.
Bobby serviced his county in the U S Navy during the Korean War as a Machinist Mate on the USS Lowry and the USS Ingraham.
Bobby was a graduate of ETSU with a degree in Mathematics and Industrial Arts.
Bobby worked as an Industrial Arts Engineer for General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan retiring after 30 years of service.
Bobby was a history buff and loved to travel to foreign countries with Anna. He also enjoyed having coffee with his friends at Hillcrest Drugs.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 63 years, Anna (Deaderick) Upchurch; sons Michael and Jeff; daughter, Sherry; eight grandchildren (one deceased); and six great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1:00â€"2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. An inurnment service will follow at 2:30 PM at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Pastor Michael Vaughn officiating.
The family extends special thanks to the Johnson City Medical Center second floor nurses for their care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
02/27/2018
margaret whitman edmunds
Annie Loyd Graves sent me Bobby's obit. I was one
of Bobby's classmates, too, and just wanted you to
know how faithful he was to attend the half dozen
or so reunions Annie and I planned since we
graduated 68 years ago. It was always nice to see
him just to say hello and reminesce about our high
school days and all the years since. I am a
retired college professor and live in WV. I still
come back to the school reunions every spring.
02/19/2018
Jeff & Lisa Feathers
Anna and family we were saddened by your
loss. You all are like family and if you
need anything please let us know.
Prayers for you during this time.
We love you all!
