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Buck Uptmor Obituary
WILLIAM "BUCK" UPTMOR: Fence-builder, musician, rodeo devotee
Uptmor, 45, owned a fence-building business and was supposed to start a job at a nearby ranch soon. Among other projec ts, Uptmor's company built the local cemetery's fence, said Bill McKown, a retired school superintendent from Abbott, Texas, a town six miles from West.
"He was always busy," building fences, McKown said. "Because he was very reliable."
Uptmor was the drummer for the band Billy Uptmor and the Makers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching his children's sporting events, coaching Little League and supporting his daughter in barrel racing. He trained and jockeyed race horses and loved to rodeo, whether it was riding bulls or saddle and bareback broncos, according to an obituary released by a funeral home in West.
"I told him: 'You probably got every bone in your body broken.' And he said, 'That's probably true,'" McKown said.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Arcy Uptmor, his parents, two sons, a daughter, a grandmother, a brother, a sister and several nieces and nephews.
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36 Entries
Peter Ramsey
August 27, 2014
R.I.P. Buck; Your passing touched the hearts of many Australians too; God bless your family.
walterrean salley
May 14, 2013
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and all the families affected by this unspeakable tragedy.
April 30, 2013
Sorry for the loss of your loved one.
2 Cor.1:9 In fact, we felt within ourselves that we had received the sentence of death. This was that we might have our trust, not in ourselves, but in the God who raises up the dead.
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April 27, 2013
This Ohioan never had the pleasure of meeting Buck, but as a lover of horses and all God's creatures, I knew I had to write something in his guest book. Buck -may your family find peace in your great sacrifice.
Beverly Uptmor Smith
April 25, 2013
My heart sank on that tragic day watching the breaking news in West knowing all the family I have there. Hoping and praying that no one was hurt in the explosion... 14 brave souls died that day. My cousin, Buck, died a selfless hero. May God bless the town of West and bring peace and comfort to my Uptmor family.
Shelley
April 25, 2013
May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow.
Dylan Manchester
April 25, 2013
I will miss you allot Buck. You were the greatest person i ever known . I love you cousin.
Janie Z. Lopez
April 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Uptmor family. We didnt know Buck but from what we have read he was a great person. Our son works with his wife. May he Rest In Peace.
Deborah
April 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Buck Uptmor. Although i didn't know him personally, from reading about him from his friends he sounds like a really nice guy.Please take note that God will restore all those in his memory. Acts 5:28,29
Shumaker's
April 24, 2013
We were sadden to hear about the loss of a great person. My son still talks about going to Buck's place with his Pa'Pa Ed to work cows... Memories that will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace, and give strength to your family and friends during this time.
Sandra Martin
April 24, 2013
Dear Vickie and family
I know you from the FWFO, I worked for WC.
I want you and your Entire family to know that your all in my thoughts and prayers. Buck will be remembered always for bravery and for being a HERO. Healing takes time but remember he is always with you in your hearts
April 23, 2013
To the Uptmor family,
Our deepest sympathies and prayers reach out to your family and friends. We rode through West the Saturday before and we felt at home,we felt like we were part of this town\communitity. We have always felt welcome. We are Texans! Its folks like Buck, giving, caring, that we should hope to be like. Our Lord has plans for him we can't understand now, but may in the future.
Susan Brooks
April 23, 2013
I am from Austin and now live in Los Angeles, so I didn't know Buck Uptmor, but from reading about him I can say he sounds like someone I would have liked to have known, a decent and kind man who died helping a friend. I am so sorry for your loss.
Blair Daugherty
April 23, 2013
Buck gave me the tools to succeed and make a better life for myself. I have him to thank for the life I have now. Buck taught me so much. you will never be forgotten my dear friend. thank you Uptmor family for allowing Buck to touch my life the way he did. I will always remember running wire with Bill or fishing with the boys. My heart goes out to the family may you find peace..
Charlotte Forst
April 22, 2013
Bev, I remember how much you loved horses when we were growing up in Tours. That gene certainly seems to have been passed to Buck. My heartfelt condolences to you and Billy.
Yvonne Paice (Vrba)
April 22, 2013
You have my deepest sympathy. God will take care of him now. You are in my prayers. Take care of yourself.
Cindy Jernigan
April 22, 2013
Buck you will forever be missed, you were such a great person, I am so glad that me and Jerry got to know these past years, considering you a great friend, RIP
Z J
April 22, 2013
My prayers are with the family of a hero.
Mary
April 22, 2013
My condolences to his family. Rest in peace.
Glenda Schroeder
April 22, 2013
Buck Uptmore made The Ultimate Sacrifice for his city, friends and family.
He was a warrior running into battle, and I am proud to be related to him, and know his parents Billy and Beverly.
May the loss of your son heal over time, and I know 2nd hand that losing a child is one of the most painful losses for any parent.
May God Bless his wife, children and family.
I may have moved away, but Tours and West will always be my home town.
walterrean salley
April 22, 2013
To Buck's family: Very sorry for your loss. May God strengthen and keep you always. With deepest condolences.
Alisha Webre
April 21, 2013
RIP Buck. You are a great friend and a hero! I will always remember you, especially breaking horses at my uncle's house when we were in hs. My heart and prayers go out to your family. You are loved and will be truley missed.
Scott Chamberland
April 21, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
April 21, 2013
May God give you strength, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Cindy Dupree
Sharon White
April 21, 2013
Send love and prayers to the family from freestone county.
Linda and Kathryn
April 21, 2013
Beverly, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sorry for your loss.
R/C Bucher
April 21, 2013
Rest in peace.
Linda and Kathryn Carter
April 20, 2013
Shirley,may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sorry for your loss.
Stafford
April 20, 2013
Just read a article about you and you sound like an amazing man. My you RIP.
April 20, 2013
Buck was a good friend and he died a hero.
Terrie Bell-Castro
April 20, 2013
Love you sweet cousin, ride em pretty in Heaven
JoAnna Pesek
April 20, 2013
May your loved ones be comforted to know what a true hero you are!
April 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this sorrowful time. Our prayers are with you.
Keep your faith and your eyes on the Lord and He will see you through this trying time.
Jeanene Pack (Hewitt,TX.)
Jennifer Martin
April 20, 2013
Thank you for your bravery and selflessness. You are and forever will be a true hero. RIP.
Barbara McCrary
April 20, 2013
Thank you so much for all you have done and all you have saved. May God place his hands on your family and give them peace and warmth till we meet again God Bless
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