Tupelo- Shelby Collins Upchurch, 94, passed away September 11, 2019, at the Mississippi State Veterans Home, Oxford, Mississippi. Shelby was loved by his family and friends for his gentleness, generosity, and charming smile. He was devoted to his mother, brothers and their Family.
Shelby is survived by his nieces Linda Sullivan (Phil), Marykay Mincy (Perry), Nancy Upchurch, and Pamela Van Horn (Ed); as well as, several great nieces and a great nephew.
Shelby received two Purple Heart’s during World War II. In lieu of flowers and to honor his memory donations can be made to: The Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Private Interment will be at Bollinger County Memorial Cemetery, Marble Hill, Missouri at a later date.
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