William Forrest Upchurch, better known as Forrest, was called home by his heavenly father on November 6, 2024. Forrest was a beloved husband, son, grandson and brother. He was born in North Myrtle Beach, SC and attended North Myrtle Beach High School. He served in the United States Marine Corp and had a career with Thyssenkrupp as senior team lead.

Forrest is survived by his wife, Kaitlyn Jordan Upchurch, whom he married in February of 2022 and resided in Ninety-Six, South Carolina; his mother, Sherrie Upchurch (Jimmy) of Florence, SC; motherly aunt, Lorie Gore (John); maternal grandmother, Melva Price; maternal grandfather, Bill Gibeau; brothers, Bobby Upchurch (Jen), Lattie "Reece" Upchurch IV (Chrissy), and Brady Upchurch; sister & Irish twin, Katee Spence (Joshua); nephew, Lattie Upchurch V; nieces, Skyler Upchurch, Elizabeth Spence and Averie Spence; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is predeceased by his father, Lattie Maurice Upchurch III of North Myrtle Beach, SC; his paternal grandparents, Lattie Upchurch, Jr. and Kathryn Upchurch, also of North Myrtle Beach, SC; and maternal grandfather, Joe Price of Florence, SC.

Forrest loved animals, he always had a canine companion growing up as well as other animal friends including an iguana and boa constrictor. He and his wife Kaitlyn had 6 furry family members they both loved and adored. He was also one of the funniest people you would meet and always loved to laugh and make others laugh. Forrest enjoyed skateboarding, surfing, fishing and working out in his free time. Growing up he was a sponsored skateboarder by the local surf and skate shop and always found peace at the beach. We will miss his strawberry blonde hair, handsome smile, best hugs and infectious laugh. However, we find peace knowing he is with both his heavenly father and earthly father, whom he missed every day.

His Greenwood family will hold a memorial service 1:00 pm November 16th, 2024 at Shade Tree Revival Church with Grady Lothridge Sr. officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church before the service from 12 noon- 1:00 pm.

His Myrtle Beach family will hold a memorial service at 2pm November 17th, 2024 at Faith Wesleyan Church with Pastor Tom Holloway officiating.

The family will receive friends at the the church before the service from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

A gathering will be held afterwards at the Clubhouse at Sun Colony from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.



In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Miracle Hill Ministries, PO Box 2546, Greenville, SC 29602. Please note in memorials "In memory of William Upchurch".