Kenneth Eugene Uplinger, 93, Bonnots Mill, passed away on Aug. 9, 2026, at Westphalia Hills in Westphalia.
He was born on Feb. 10, 1933, the son of the late Woodrow Wilson and Dorothy Frances (Fields) Uplinger in Perry.
He graduated from Paris Public High School with the Class of 1951.
Kenneth proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War era from 1952 to 1956, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his military service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Following his military service, Kenneth continued his education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1963.
He went on to enjoy a successful career in real estate and was the owner of Uplinger Realty in Columbia, from 1971 until 1993. His dedication to his profession was recognized in 1973 when he was named Realtor of the Year by the Columbia Board of Realtors.
Kenneth was united in marriage to Margaret Uplinger on Feb. 27, 1964, in Columbia. They shared 38 years of marriage until her passing on June 21, 2002. He later married Agnes Ann (Backes) Boeckmann on Oct. 11, 2003, in Loose Creek.
Kenneth was preceded in death by first wife, Margaret Uplinger; parents,Woodrow and Dorothy; step-daughter, Frances “Frankie” Spangler; and son-in-law, Robert Eveler.
He is survived by wife, Agnes Uplinger of the home; stepchildren, Margaret McAbee and husband Jerry, Mildred Ray, Susan Noel, Chris Boeckmann and wife Denise, Debbie Eveler, Bryan Boeckmann and wife Julie and Kurt Boeckmann and wife Molly; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; along with many extended family members and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9 until 10 a.m., on Thursday, Aug. 13, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek, with Father Rob Fields officiating.
Interment will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia.
Memorial contributions suggested to I.C. School Foundation in Loose Creek.
Arrangements entrusted to Millard Family Funeral Chapel in Linn.
