Kenard McKenzie Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Kenard McKenzie of Cumberland, Maryland, who passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph McKenzie and Ella McKenzie (Porter); his wife Pamela "Pam" McKenzie (Thom); his son Troy "Motley" McKenzie; and his brothers-in-law, Thomas Hillegas and David Thom.
He is survived by: his sisters-in-law, Nancy Hillegas and Janice Thom; and his sibling's children, Lindsay Tate (Luke), Britney Borlase (Ross), Zach Hillegas (Kaitlyn), Michaela Fouts (Ben), Kelsey Sheldon (Dylan) and Brady Hillegas (Bailey).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Upchurch Funeral Homes - Cumberland (202 Greene St, Cumberland, MD 21502). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 2:45 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to either the Western Maryland Regional Dialysis Center, 12502 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21052 or to the Ali Ghan Shrine Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 1461, Cumberland, MD 21501-1416.
