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    Gene E. Blount

    September 5, 1953 - September 3, 2021

    Funeral services for Gene Edward Blount of Tatum, TX will be held in the Chapel of Fairview Cemetery on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 1 PM in Denison, TX. Visitation will be held a Rader funeral home in Longview, TX on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from 5-7 PM. Gene went to be with the Lord in the afternoon of Friday, September 3, 2021, in Longview, TX. Gene was born in Sherman, TX to parents James and Dorothea “Dodie” Blount on September 5, 1953. He married the love of his life and the sparkle of his eye, Sue Blount, on November 24, 1972. Not only was he a loving husband, but also a devoted father, son, grandpa, brother, uncle, and so much more to many. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for over 40 years at Luminant Energy. Gene enjoyed working with heavy machinery and working his farm at home. He loved to return to his parent’s farm in Denison at every opportunity and loved to visit with his family. Gene loved working with livestock animals and enjoyed teaching children about animal husbandry. He was very active with the Tatum ISD FFA program as a volunteer. Gene worshipped in the Church of Christ and was a member of Judson Road Church of Christ in Longview. Gene desired to serve others in any way that he could. Most importantly, Gene was passionate about his grandchildren, and cherished every moment that he got to have supporting their many endeavors. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws J.W. “Kay” and Evelyn Kincade, and his brother Wayne Blount. Those left to cherish their memories include his wife of 48 years Sue Blount, son Cody Blount and his wife Heather, and daughter Amy Simpson and her fiancé Chris Hightower; 7 grandchildren Madison Blount, Cade Blount, Kennedi Simpson, Maggie Simpson, Corden Blount, Mason Bartley, and Daisey Bartley; 3 brothers Dean, Lewis, and Glen Blount; many nieces and nephews as well as his numerous friends and extended family. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dean Blount, Lewis Blount, Glen Blount, Cade Blount, Corden Blount, and Mason Bartley. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Rusk County Youth Project Show Gene Blount Memorial Scholarship PO Box 2392 Henderson, TX 75653

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