Ernest Wayne Upchurch, formerly of Franklin County

Ernest Wayne Upchurch, 80, passed away Jan. 22, 2018, at his daughter's home in Downers Grove, where he had been living the last three years.

Ernest was born May 13, 1937, in Franklin County, the son of Charles Omer and Ila (Spencer) Upchurch. He is survived by his only child, daughter Donna Kaye (Todd) Chapin; grandchildren Ethan Chapin and Kyle Chapin; and sister Ruth Ila Morgan.

Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service at Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. Services are provided by Morton and Johnston Funeral Home.

For more information or to sign the online guest register, visit mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.