Grady Eugene Upchurch of Goshen, OH. Went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2020 at the age of 80.
Born on November 2, 1940 in Monticello, KY to Sank and Eva Upchurch. Grady met the love of his life, Iva Hammond, while working on a farm in Monticello. On October 6, 1960 Grady and Iva married in Byrdstown, TN. In 1965, they moved to Cincinnati where Grady worked for Williamson Heating & Cooling for 10 years. He then worked 32 years at Coca-Cola in refrigeration until his retirement. Grady loved bowling, fishing, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He was a devoted member of Hill Station Baptist Church in Goshen.
Grady is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Mary Iva (nee Hammond) Upchurch; loving daughter and son-in-law, Bev (Scott) Shannon; two granddaughters, Aimee Garrett and Samantha Shannon; two sisters, Betty Morrow and Lois Neal, two brothers, Bill Upchurch and Jerry Upchurch; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends.
Grady is preceded in death by his parents, Sank Upchurch and Eva (nee Piercy) Dishman; and brother, Junior Upchurch.
Friends will be received from 10 AM - 11:30 AM on Saturday, November 21, at Hill Station Baptist Church, 7100 Hill Station Rd., Goshen, where services will begin at 11:30 AM.
Interment, Graceland Memorial Gardens, Milford, OH.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Grady Upchurch to Hill Station Baptist Church, 7100 Hill Station Rd., Goshen, OH 45122.
Pastor Phil Hopper will be the minister for Grady's services.
Pallbearers for Grady are: Scott Shannon, Ed Koenig, Shawn Tegtmeier, Russell Piercy, Bob Light and Tim Roberts.