William Upshaw

Mr. William Jerry Upshaw, age 84, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on November 13, 2020 following a brief illness. Jerry was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 18, 1936 to the late Wayne and Irene (Stevens) Upshaw. He was a member of Harvest Fellowship Church. Jerry was a loving, sweet soul and cared for everyone. He was outgoing and also an avid outdoorsman where he could be found fishing and hunting. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Trudy Troutman Upshaw of Young Harris, Georgia; sons, Chris and Jamie Upshaw; brothers, David and Sam Upshaw; grandchildren, Amanda, Jacob, Toby and Brantley Upshaw; extended family, Ginna Bradford, Todd Upshaw, Austin Upshaw, Macy Upshaw, Hannah Bradford and Allie Bradford. No services are planned at this time. Banister-Cooper Funeral Home is honored to care for Mr. Upshaw.