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Delmas Blount

December 6, 1923 — August 27, 2018

Delmas McKay Blount passed from this life on August 27, 2018,at the age of 94 years, 8 months, and 21 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on December 6, 1923, to Arthur Morris and Lura Falls Blount. Delmas was joined in marriage to Mildred Thrasher on May 30,1947.

Delmas attended Central High School in Savannah, Tennessee. He served during World War II with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theater. Following his return from service, he worked as a carpenter for many years, and later began to teach the next generation carpentry in the vocational department of Hardin County High School. Along with Mildred, he was co-owner and operator of Savannah Greenhouse and Garden Center.

Delmas loved music and dancing. He and Mildred belonged to several Western square dancing clubs and danced at many state conventions. They enjoyed two-stepping and waltzing with each other at every opportunity.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred and their three children, Mac Blount, Thalia Hinton and her husband Larry, and Barbara Blount; grandson, Andy Hinton and his wife Kate Wempe; brother, Ancil Blount; and sister, Geneva Rinks.

Delmas was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Allie Whitaker; brothers, Carl, Maxwell, Morris, Glen, Douglas, and Danny Blount.

Memorial donations may be made to : Barnhill United Methodist Church, 9352 Hwy 128, Savannah, TN 38372.
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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, August 31, 2018

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Visitation

Saturday, September 1, 2018

10:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Service

Saturday, September 1, 2018

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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