Howard E. "Ed" Uphold, 73, Polk City, FL formerly of Confluence died Saturday, May 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by loving family members. He was born March 2, 1950 to Glen and Pauline (Glover) Uphold. His parents and a brother, Dennis preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosa (Rowley); four children, Samantha Ray (Rick), Howard "H.E." (Tricia), Becky Rishel (Duane) and Glen (Tiffany); 10 grandchildren, Lucas (Samantha), Tyler, Lake, Trenton, Kaydan, Tanner, Myles, Raynie, Trevor and Adyson and 3 great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Alex and Kallie; a sister, Dianne Lytle (Jeff); sisters-in-law, Peggy Georg and Diana Rowley, many cherished nieces and nephews and a caregiver and friend, Jerry. After graduating from Turkeyfoot Valley High School in 1968, Ed joined the US Marine Corps and proudly served from 1970 to 1972. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received a Meritorious Mast commendation. He was a member of Confluence VFW Post 7250, Laborers Union and the Suds and Saddles Riders. He loved to fish, hunt, golf and watch his grandkids play sports. He was a long-time Little League coach and helped start the program in Confluence. Friends will be received from 2-8 PM Friday at the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence where a service will be held at 1 PM Saturday with Pastor Jess Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Johnson Chapel Cemetery with military honors provided by the Somerset County Honor Guard. There will be viewing one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Arrangements by Humbert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.humbertfuneralhome.com.