Alan Upchurch

Mr. Alan Cliff Upchurch of Utopia passed away March 26, 2007 in Sid Peterson Hospital in Kerrville, Tx. at the age of 52. He was born July 17, 1954 in El Paso, Tx. to Gene Patricia Upchurch.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Gay Upchurch of Utopia; daughter, Kristal Michelle Upchurch-Ellis husband, Zach of Alice; son, Kody Stewart Upchurch wife, Tina of DHanis; sister, Sally Upchurch of Tornillo, Tx.; brother, William Upchurch and wife Terry of Presidio; one grandchild, Dakota Gage Upchurch. Nephew's Mitchell Up church of Midland and Brandon Upchurch of Presidio. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruie Lou Upchurch.

Honorary pallbearers are Eddie Dominguez, Kenneth Kuethe, Joe Threadgill, Jackie Machac, Bob Gacke, Ted Yadon, Bob Barter, Homer Goldston, Vern Elliott, Mike Webb, Bernie Adams, Lester Talley, and Chuck Bennett

Viewing will begin on Friday at 8:00 am at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary in Uvalde.

Services will be held Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 1:00 pm at Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel in Uvalde Rev. Tony Gruben and Mr.Bobby Bowers officiating.

Cremation is under the direction of Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:

American Cancer Society, 8115 Data Point Drive San Antonio, Texas 78229; Utopia Fire Dept., P.O. Box 62, Utopia, Tx. 78884; Utopia EMS, P.O. Box 393, Utopia, Tx. 78884; Vanderpool Fire Dept., P.O. Box 234, Vanderpool, Tx. 78885; or to Vanderpool Cemetery Association, Iona Alley, P.O. Box 486, Utopia, Tx. 78884.

An online registry can be accessed at www.rekfunerals.com.

Visitation

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Friday, March 30, 2007
8:00 A.M.

Service

Funeral Service

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Saturday, March 31, 2007
1:00 P.M.

Memorial Contributions

Amercian Cancer Society
8115 Data Point Dr.
San Antonio, TX  78229

Utopia Volunteer Fire Department
P.O. Box 62
Utopia, TX  78884