Ambrose J. Uptmor

Ambrose J. "Ham" Uptmor, age 81, of Elm Mott, passed away late Friday morning, June 15, 2012 at his residence. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Martin's Cemetery near Tours. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Uptmor was born August 15, 1930 in Leroy, the son of Fred Joe and Annie (Schroeder) Uptmor. He attended school in Tours. On August 7, 1954 he was united in marriage to Willie Mae Flaherty in Tours. Ambrose worked for General Tire and Rubber Company in Waco for 36 years before retiring in 1991. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellmead. He enjoyed doing yard work, fishing, and going to Louisiana for gambling. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and his coffee group at Dee's Donuts and Ed's Truck Stop. Ambrose is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Wayne Uptmor; a grandson, Turner Uptmor; and brothers, Maurice Uptmor and Freddie Uptmor. Survivors include his beloved wife of 57 years, Willie Mae Uptmor; two sons, Paul Uptmor of Elm Mott, and Leon Uptmor and wife Tonya of Lorena; a daughter, Brenda Price and husband Ronnie of Elm Mott; seven grandchildren, Tanner, Tate, Emerson, Crystal and husband Tye, Cari and husband Clint, Madison and Makayla; three great grandchildren, Hayden, Katye and Allana; four brothers, Norman Uptmor, Aubrey Uptmor, Laurel Uptmor, and Billy Uptmor; three sisters, Clara Grones, Jancie Altus, and Betty Svrcek; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Ricky Grones, Kenny Kunkel, Billy Kunkel, Buck Uptmor, Dwayne Uptmor, Brian Uptmor, Tanner Uptmor and Tate Uptmor. Memorials may be made to the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.