James M. Blount, 85 of Floral City, passed away November 30, 2022 at his home. James was born in Sarasota, FL on February 19, 1937, to the late Owen R. and Jewel (Nalley) Blount. He came to Citrus County in 1981 from Tampa, FL. He was an “A” operator in the phosphate industry and served his country in the US Air Force.
James enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and grilling. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Karen Blount; his sons: James M. Blount, Jr. of Morganton, NC, Michael W. Blount (Michele) of Stroudsburg, PA; daughters: Elizabeth Anne Atkinson (Buddy) of Inverness, Jolene Methvin (Neil) of Crystal River; brother: Ben Blount; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Graveside services with Military Honors will be conducted on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Friends may call or join the family at the cemetery. Friends are also invited to the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory in Inverness to visit with the family from 11:15 AM until the procession leaves for the cemetery at 12:15 PM. All who wish, may join the procession.
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