Alvah Melvin Upchurch, 86, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 21, 2021.
Melvin will lie-in-state for friends to pay their respects, at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. at Lemon Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with the graveside service following at 2 with Rev. Andy Foley officiating.
He was born in Lee County to K.U. and Sulu Campbell Upchurch on February 10, 1934. Both parents are deceased. Melvin went to Greenwood School. He served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Alaska during the Korean Conflict. Melvin was a member of Lemon Springs Baptist Church and worked in Lee County law enforcement where he served as Police Sergeant, Lee County Deputy and Sergeant for many years. He was preceded in death by his adult sons, Travis Michael and Alvah Mark, a grandson; infants, Lisa and Scott Upchurch; brothers, Ireland, Waylon, Wyatt, Arliss and sister, Doris Sanders.
He is survived by his wife, Meta Morgan Upchurch of 63 years; two granddaughters, two great-grandsons; and a brother, Avron Upchurch of Sanford.
Arrangements are by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.