Harlan Wayne Upchurch

Harlan Wayne Upchurch obituary, Crockett, TX

Harlan Wayne Upchurch

Harlan Upchurch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Callaway-Allee Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Harlan Wayne Upchurch, age 69, of Crockett passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview after a long, hard battle with dialysis. Harley was born December 10, 1955 in Madisonville to parents, Trumon Goree Upchurch and Mildred Marie Dowell Upchurch. He worked at Steed's Sawmill for Mack, Ray and Dudley Steed, for many years.
Harley loved to play basketball when he was younger, and absolutely loved playing softball with locals in Kennard and was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy Fan.
Harlan is survived by wife, Susie Upchurch of Crockett; brothers, Benson Upchurch of Crockett, Jerry Upchurch of The Philippines; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of close friends.
He was preceded in death by parents, Trumon Upchurch and Mildred Polk; brother, Larry Upchurch in 2003 and his sister, Baby Rose.
Graveside funeral services for Harlan Wayne Upchurch will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Mount Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Callaway-Allee Funeral Home.
Online condolence may be left at www.callawayallee.com
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