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Mr. Michael D. Upshaw, affectionately known as “Mike,” was born on August 4, 1973, in Tampa, Florida. He was a proud graduate of Tampa Bay Technical High School and later became the co-owner of Four Season Lawn Service with his dad, where his dedication and strong work ethic were evident. Michael was a faith-filled, loving, funny, and intelligent man who had a genuine heart for God and for people. He loved talking about the Lord and sharing his faith with others. He also enjoyed music, learning new things, grilling, and lending a helping hand whenever needed. For 30 years, Michael was a faithful and devoted member of Praise Outreach Bible Study Church, Inc. Answering the call to ministry, he faithfully served as a minister for 15 years. Affectionately known within the church as “Minister Mike,” he used his gifts and talents in many areas of ministry. He sang in the POBSC Choir, participated in the Men’s Group, and served on the Hospitality and Feeding the Homeless Team, Security Team, and as a parking lot attendant. Michael’s life reflected a servant’s heart.

He was preceded in death by his aunts, Sylvia Rolle-Herbert, Willie Mae Upshaw-Edwards, JoEthel Upshaw-Hearns, Lillie Upshaw-Scott, Rosa Upshaw, Eula Upshaw and Annie Upshaw-Salary; uncles, Golious Upshaw, Jr. and Theotis Upshaw; great-grandmother, Willie Lou Weeks; grandfathers, Arlington G. Rolle, Sr. and Golious Upshaw, Sr.; grandmother, Ida Wiley-Upshaw; nephew, Zavion Williams, Sr.; and fur babies, Justice and Sweet Pea Upshaw.

He leaves cherished memories to his parents, Rev. William and Rosa Upshaw; brothers, Patrick Upshaw, Sr. (Camille), Warwick Curry, Sr., Sylvester Fluker, Eleon Mills and Abril V. Upshaw, Sr.; sisters, Lisa Upshaw-Belcher (Keith), Catrice Williams and Zulema Williams; grandmother, Willie Mae Rolle; aunts, Alma Daniels (Ricky), Sandra Gregory (Sylvester), Barbara Rolle and Dorothy Upshaw-Kinsey; uncles, Arlington G. Rolle, Sr. (Julie), Kenneth A. Rolle, Sr. (Angela) and Robert Upshaw; although he had no children of his own, he lovingly embraced the role of “Uncle/Daddy” to his niece, Patrice, with whom he shared a very special and cherished bond; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; his Praise Outreach Bible Study Church, Inc. family, Pastor Brenda Johnson, Pastor Emmett Lee, Pastor Hope Lee, Pastor Sabrina Green; and special friends, Joe Mathews and Kenny Hunter; and fur baby, Cooper.