Vernon Richard Uplinger III

Vernon Richard Uplinger II, age 59, passed away at Marion General Hospital, November 9, 2026. Vernon was born to the late Vernon Richard Uplinger I and Karen “Kunkle” Uplinger September 8, 1967, in Shelby, Ohio. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents. 

Vernon is survived by his daughters, Katie (Alex) Turner, Faith Uplinger, and Grace (Ben) Caudill; step-daughters, Tina (Josh) Brown, Brianna Long, Bobbi Jo (Howard) Stephenson, and Samatha Uplinger; sister, Marilyn Larkin; brother, Michael (Cathy) Uplinger; grandchildren, Aeris, Logan, Jeffrey, and Ragnar; special friends, Eddie Stevens and Jaunita Shelp; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Vernon was raised with the Salvation Army as his religious background, but later converted to Catholicism. He worked as a truck driver for most of his life, and  was a former member of the Kountry Toyz Car Club of Marion which is now the Asphalt Angels. Vernon enjoyed fishing and trapping,  and always tried to attend local car shows when he had the chance (he just loved being around cars).

There will be no services at this time. Memorials may be made to the Marion Area Salvation Army or the Saint Vincent's Food Pantry. Moments of remembrance may be left online at www.cremationservicesofohio.com.

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