Eugene Roy Upchurch Jr.

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Eugene Upchurch Obituary

Eugene Roy Upchurch, Jr. With his loving wife, Pat, by his side, Eugene 'Roy' Upchurch, Jr. passed away Tuesday, August 2 2005, at home following a lengthy illness. He was 79. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Roy Upchurch and Elizabeth Kuper Upchurch; sister, Beth Marie Holland of Tulsa and his brother Henry 'Heini' Kuper Upchurch of Fort Smith. Survivors include: his wife of 51 years, Pat Chancellor Upchurch; 3 sons, James E. Upchurch and wife Melanie of Plano, TX, Michael E. Upchurch and wife Ann of Appleton, WI, John D. Upchurch and wife Leigh of Houston, TX; and only daughter, Ann Upchurch Gass and husband John of Tulsa. Roy and Pat are blessed with 8 grandchildren; Lauren, Brandon, Michael, Kelsey, Nathan and Ryan Upchurch, Shannon Upchurch Piagentini, Katherine Gass and one great grandson, Dario Piagentini. Roy, a long time resident of Muskogee and Tulsa, was born October 9, 1925 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He attended St. Anne's Academy in Ft. Smith and graduated from the University of Arkansas. A World War II veteran, he served in the Pacific theatre as a Navy Seabee. After military service and graduation, Roy followed in his father's footsteps and joined Manhattan Construction Company, where he spent the first 30 years of his professional career and rose to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Estimator. Upon retirement from Manhattan, he continued in the construction industry working for several area contractors before starting his own construction consulting firm in 1991 which he ran until his death. With his dedication to detail, tireless work ethic and easy going personality, he was well known and respected in the construction community throughout Oklahoma and Arkansas. Roy served as the former President of the Oklahoma Chapter - Builders Division of the Associated General Contractors of America and served on their national committees for several years. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 4th with Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 5th both services at Church of St. Mary. A reception to follow in Beckerle Hall. Private Family Burial. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Church of St. Mary or the American Heart Association in remembrance of Roy. The family wishes to thank Dr. Richard N. Marple, Dr. Edward J and their staffs for their care and compassion during Roy's illness. Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, Tulsa (918)-585-1151

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Published by Oklahoman on Aug. 4, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Upchurch

5 Entries

Joan Kershaw Putnam

August 8, 2005

Pat, I was so sorry to hear of Roy's

death. My sympathy and prayers are

with you and your family. I always

felt I grew up with Roy...as he had

gone to school with some of my family...and the two families knew

each other. He was a good person.

Fondly, Joan Kershaw Putnam

Thomas and Diane Cannan

August 4, 2005

Dear John, Leigh and Ryan,

Diane and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your dear father. Over the past several years, I have enjoyed hearing all the "Roy" stories and I know the respect and love you had for him. We wish we could be with you and Leigh during this difficult time, but you can be sure our thoughts will be of you and your family.Don't dwell on his passing, but celebrate the memory of all the wonderful years you shared with him.

All of our Love,

Tom,Diane, T.J. and Kelly Grace

Lynne Gurthet

August 4, 2005

I knew Roy through my years in banking and the work he contracted for our clients. He was a wonderful person to work with. He was a true gentleman in every respect. He always talked about his family with such pride and joy. He will be missed.

Jeb Reid

August 4, 2005

Dear Mike & Family--

My sincerest sympathies are extended to you, your mother, your siblings and to your entire family in the loss of your father.

I know this feeling of loss and the grief that it brings. I hope that you and yours will dwell not so much on your father's physical decline, but instead on all of the many, happy memories of your life together. May God bless each of you.

Sincerely,

Jeb Reid & Family

Jerry Hickman, Sr.

August 4, 2005

It was my privilege to have known and work with Roy over the past few years. Roy is a friend who always had time to help, share some wisdom, have a good story and honor you when deserved. May God bless you my friend, for he has us by allowing us to know you.

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