Michael Upchurch

MARQUAND, Mo. -- Michael Wayne "Country" Upchurch, 54, of Marquand passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, at his home.

He was born March 11, 1959, in St. Louis, son of Manuel William and Esther Yvonne Mills Upchurch. He and Diane Hagar were married Jan. 9, 1993.

Michael was an over-the-road truck driver and tattoo artist.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Diane, and his mother, Esther Upchurch, both of Marquand.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time Friday at Liley Funeral Home in Patton, Mo.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Tommy Fults officiating. Interment will be in Union Light Cemetery near Marquand.