Brian Jarrett Upshaw

Brian Jarrett Upshaw, 47, of Austin, Texas, passed away at his home April 5, 2022. Brian was born in Lubbock on April 28, 1974, to Dinah Lovett of Lindale, Texas and Randall Lane Upshaw of Santo, Texas.
Brian attended school in Anton and then graduated from Frisco High School in 1992. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Texas Tech University in 1997. Brian was employed by PVS, in chemical sales. He was an accomplished musician, songwriter and enjoyed his band Hot Tub Country. A highlight of each year was participating in the Cowboy Spring Gathering with his Dad.
Brian is survived by his daughter, Meredith Jean Upshaw, 15, and son William Glenn Upshaw, 11, both of Austin. Parents; Dinah Lovett and husband, Michael Vincius of Lindale, Randy Upshaw, wife Mary, Santo, brother; Chris Smith, of Grapevine. Brian's companion; Lindsey Sutherland and her son Gareth, of San Antonio, mother of his children; Tabitha Etheridge Upshaw, Austin, devoted former stepmom; Missy Bledsoe, Austin, Aunts, Uncles, Niece, Nephew, and several cousins.
Brian was surrounded and supported by numerous friends from years past and present. He enjoyed making people laugh and brightened the room when he entered and was the friend you never forgot. Brian loved riding his motorcycle, the outdoors and his new passion, leatherwork. He was an avid supporter of the Red Raiders and San Antonio Spurs.
A Memorial Service will be held 1:00pm, Saturday, April 30, at Harrell Funeral Home of Austin, 4435 Frontier Trail.
A brief reception will be held after the Memorial Service at the funeral home. There will be a Celebration of Brian's life on May 1, 2022, at Willie's Joint in Buda, Texas.