Wallace Uptain Jr. (94), passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born July 3 ^rd , 1928 to the late Wallace Sr. and Ada Uptain in Fort Payne, AL. Wallace had a large family growing up as he was one of thirteen children. This made him the family man he became and prepared him for his life's journey.

Wallace was a kind man who loved the Lord and attended Lupton Dr. Baptist Church with his late wife Sara for many decades. He loved his church and church family. Wallace enjoyed hunting, fishing and never missed an episode of Wheel of Fortune. He volunteered and played his guitar locally for many assisted living homes. Wallace never met a stranger and was very outgoing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Sara Segers Uptain, his son, James Thomas Uptain, parents, Wallace Sr. and Ada Uptain, seven brothers, and three sisters.

Wallace is survived by his daughter Patricia (Steve) Baggett, sisters, Faye Floyd and Von Cile Phillips, grandchildren, Stephanie Baggett, Kristi, Cody Uptain and Autumn Uptain and two great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 19, 2022 at Hamilton Funeral Home from 10:00am until service time at 1:00pm. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 19, 2022 at 1:00pm in the Chapel at Hamilton Funeral Home.

Burial will be held at Hamilton Memorial Gardens Cemetery following the Chapel service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.