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Isaac Upchurch Obituary

Rodell Isaac Upchurch CHARLESTON - The Relatives and Friends of Mr. Rodell Isaac Upchurch are invited to attend his funeral service, on Saturday May 1, 2010, 11:00 a.m., at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 26 Maverick Street Charleston, SC. Interment: Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Rodell Isaac Upchurch was born June 17, 1924, to the late Sarah Liggins of Pineland (SC). His wife (Evelyn) and brother (Joseph Owens) preceded him in death. Isaac attended Molly Hill Elementary in Pineland and High School in Beaufort (SC). He served 22 years in the U.S. Army and the worked 27 years at the Veterans Hospital in Charleston (SC). He married Evelyn Sarah Payne of Johns Island (SC), and to this union, two daughters were born: Priscilla Geneva (deceased) and Sandra Maria. Isaac Upchurch is survived by: a devoted daughter, Sandra Maria; son-in-law, Leon A. Middleton (Priscilla); sister, Laura C. Liggins Brown of Summerville (SC); two brothers, Costella Liggins of Charleston (SC), and Albert "Carl" Liggins of Ravenel (SC); sister-in-law, Inez Owens (Joseph) of Washington D.C.; aunt, Wilhelmina Taylor of Pineland (SC); 13 nieces and nephews; a very special niece, Heather Liggins of Charleston (SC); 28 grand nieces and grand nephews; four great grand nieces; 21 first cousins; a host of other cousins; and friends. Viewing for Mr. Upchurch will be on Friday April 30, 2010, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., at William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street Charleston, SC. And at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Family will recieve friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. CONDOLENCES MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY AT WWW.WMSMITHMCNEALFH.COM ARRANGEMENTS BY W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe Street Charleston, SC 29403. 843-722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 24 to Apr. 30, 2010.

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Bonnie Springer

April 29, 2010

Dearest Saundra-

Know that David and I are thinking of you constantly, and are offering prayers for your wonderful father's soul's progess through all the worlds of God.

Love, Bonnie

The Brazelton Family

April 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elizabeth Wenner

April 27, 2010

Saundra, I am so sorry that you have lost your wonderful father. I think that there is comfort to know that he is now with your mother and sister.

Wade Clegg

April 27, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Isabell Liggins

April 27, 2010

I would be remissed if I did not sign this guest book. My brother-in-law, I will always remember as my encourager, my friend and being so devoted to his family. I know that If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, we would walk up to heaven and bring you back home again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. Our heart still ache with sadness, and secret tears still flow, what it meant to have you in our lives, no one will ever know. We know that you want us to mourn for you no more, but to remember all the happy times life still has much in store. You will never be forgotten, we pledge to you today, a hallowed place within our heart, is where you will always stay. We love and miss you. Isabell Liggins and family

Murdaugh , Hann & Townsend,Family

April 24, 2010

To the Family,I pray God's strenght and Blessing, during your time of bereavement

LoLo,Gertie and the rest of the family

Benzenia Richrdson

April 24, 2010

Sondra I was reading my brother's book and saw your Father's name it was a schock to me. I had just called Brother's phone and got no answer. Please know that you have my deepest sympathy and that I am praying for you. I am so glad that you had a chance to spend time with him. God knows just how much you can bear.

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