Celebrating the life of
Henry Francis Ambos, Jr.
July 31, 1939 - August 19, 2009
Savannah- Henry F. Ambos Jr., 70, born in Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 after fiercely fighting a long battle against cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry F. Ambos Sr., Lena Semken Ambos and sister, Lillie Ambos Johnson.
He was a graduate of Savannah High School and played first trumpet in the Savannah High School band. He served in the Georgia Air National Guard.
A leader in the seafood industry for over 40 years, he began at an early age working for his father's seafood company Trade Winds. He later formed Ambos Seafood, Inc. with his twin brother, Louis G Ambos, II. A cornerstone in the Thunderbolt seafood industry he was affectionately known as "Captain Henry."
He was married to his high school sweetheart, Rosemary DeShocka Ambos, for 49 years. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Henry was a strong, quiet man who put the needs of his family and others before himself.
He was an avid gardener and greatly enjoyed working on his lawn. He liked spending time with his neighbors and talking about gardening techniques. He was a music aficionado and loved big band, jazz and easy listening music.
He was a communicate of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church on Wilmington Island and a past supporter of the Annual Seafood Suppers of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in Thunderbolt.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Rosemary De Shocka Ambos; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Victoria Ambos, Lexington, S.C. and David and Julie Ambos, Key West, FL; twin brother, Louis G. Ambos, II Suzanne, Savannah, GA; sister, Lena A. Meeks Freddy, Savannah, GA; step-mother, Mildred C. Ambos, Savannah, GA; half-brother, George A. Ambos, Tampa, FL; step-sister, Joy H. Cargill, Hilton Head Island, S.C; step-sister, Janet H. Blackstone, Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Mary Grace, Mathew Lexington, S.C and Jackson Key West, FL one niece and numerous nephews and cousins.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2009 with a Christian Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2009 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be, Charles H. Ambos, David F. Ambos, Louis G. Ambos, III, Harold C. Ambos, Andrew C. Ambos and Matthew D. Meeks.
Burial: Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances – Hospice Savannah, Inc, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, P.O. Box 30859, Savannah, GA 31410.
Rosemary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you and your family in this time of sadness Faye Canas Bauman Tampa, Florida
- FAYE C BAUMAN, TAMPA, FL
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you Rosemary , Charles and David. Henry and the Ambos family you were family to me all those years growing up in sav. Henry will be missed and I'll always have so many good memories to remind me. Dennis
- Dennis Mesaros, Coconut Creek, FL
Rosemary,I just wanted you to know that my prayers are with you during this time of grief.
- Barbara Cook Goodwin, Pooler, GA
My deepest condolences
- Ambos Tisdel, Tifton, GA
The Buck family have you in our prayers. Henry will be missed but now is at peace.
- Fred and Mary Caren Buck, Savannah, GA
In memory of our dear beloved friend, you will be greatly missed. once in a lifetime does a person have the opportunity to know someone who has the kindness and qualities such as you. Henry we will miss you.
- Jerry and Wanda Carlton, Savannah, Ga, GA
Rosemary, Ann and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the death of Henry. We pray that you will find the necessary support you need from your family, friends, and Church family as you work through your grief. Call on the name of the Lord and He will carry you through it all.
- Herbert and Ann Wood, York,, SC
Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. With Deepest Sympathy Tad & Keri
- Tad & Keri Edwards, Mooresville, NC
Lena, So sorry for your loss. Rick
- Rick Schwalbe, Stilson, GA
My family sends there Sympathy and Prayers to Mr. Henry Ambos family. Mr. Henry gave my Uncle David Hall a job when others would not. He was a good man . Love Janette Hall Mizell Niemiec & Family - From the Bluff of Thunderbolt.
- Janette Mizell Niemiec, Richmond Hill, GA
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. We will be thinking of your family at this difficult time.
- Catherine & Javid Heravi, Waynesville, MO
Rosemary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you and your family in this time of sadness Faye Canas Bauman Tampa, Florida
- FAYE C BAUMAN, TAMPA, FL
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you Rosemary , Charles and David. Henry and the Ambos family you were family to me all those years growing up in sav. Henry will be missed and I'll always have so many good memories to remind me. Dennis
- Dennis Mesaros, Coconut Creek, FL
Rosemary,I just wanted you to know that my prayers are with you during this time of grief.
- Barbara Cook Goodwin, Pooler, GA
My deepest condolences
- Ambos Tisdel, Tifton, GA
The Buck family have you in our prayers. Henry will be missed but now is at peace.
- Fred and Mary Caren Buck, Savannah, GA
In memory of our dear beloved friend, you will be greatly missed. once in a lifetime does a person have the opportunity to know someone who has the kindness and qualities such as you. Henry we will miss you.
- Jerry and Wanda Carlton, Savannah, Ga, GA
Rosemary, Ann and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the death of Henry. We pray that you will find the necessary support you need from your family, friends, and Church family as you work through your grief. Call on the name of the Lord and He will carry you through it all.
- Herbert and Ann Wood, York,, SC
Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. With Deepest Sympathy Tad & Keri
- Tad & Keri Edwards, Mooresville, NC
Lena, So sorry for your loss. Rick
- Rick Schwalbe, Stilson, GA
My family sends there Sympathy and Prayers to Mr. Henry Ambos family. Mr. Henry gave my Uncle David Hall a job when others would not. He was a good man . Love Janette Hall Mizell Niemiec & Family - From the Bluff of Thunderbolt.
- Janette Mizell Niemiec, Richmond Hill, GA
We are so sorry to hear this sad news. We will be thinking of your family at this difficult time.
- Catherine & Javid Heravi, Waynesville, MO
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
