Mr. Bobby Lee Upshaw, 64, of Columbus, GA passed on Thursday, July 9, 2026 in Decatur, GA.

Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. EST, Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in the C.T Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Keith James, eulogist. Interment will be in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m EST according to Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.

Bobby Lee Upshaw, Jr. was born October 6, 1961, in Muscogee County, Georgia to the late Reverend Bobby Lee Upshaw, Sr. and the late Flora T. Upshaw.

He departed his earthly life on Thursday July 9, 2026 in Decatur, GA. He was the fifth of seven children. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church in Seale, AL.

He was a graduate of Spencer High School class of 1979 where he was involved in several athletic programs. He excelled in football and track. He played various positions in football and ran several events in track. He furthered his education to receiving a Master's degree.

He joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17. He was a part of the Lebanese War and Operation Desert Shield. He ended military services with the rank of Staff Sergeant. After military services he continued employment with Federal Express. He was also an Educator in various schools and worked various positions in the medical field.

He accepted his call into the ministry in 1998. He was ordained and licensed by his father, the late Rev. B.L. Upshaw, Sr. He was the founder and Pastor of Greater Grace Church in Columbus, GA. He was united in holy matrimony to Genevin Ortaleza in 1981. This union was blessed with three children.

He had a creative soul. He loved sports, and playing musical instruments. He had a terrific sense of humor. He loved to laugh and play jokes. He was a mentor in community for several children. He loved and supported family in every aspect.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. B.L. Upshaw, Sr. and Flora T. Upshaw; brother, Ernest Upshaw, and a sister, Cora Lee Long.

He leaves to cherish his memories, the mother of his children, Genevin Upshaw of Atlanta, GA; a devoted daughter, Keyatasha Upshaw of Lawrenceville, GA; two sons: Sidney Upshaw of Seattle, WA, Joshua (Billie) Upshaw of Atlanta, GA ; two grandchildren: Daelyn Emanuel of Lawrenceville, GA, Madison Upshaw of Atlanta, GA; one brother, Breck (Katrina) Upshaw, of Montgomery, AL; three sisters, Minister Earnestine Crowell of Phenix, City, AL, Flora (Ronald) Williams of Seale, AL, Evangelist Linda (Ronnie) Johnson of Columbus, GA; one uncle, David Harold of Atlanta, GA; one aunt, Frances Butler of Cleveland, OH; a lifelong friend Leroy (Debra) McCaskey of Montgomery, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.