George Ellis Blount, age 78 of Quitman, made his way to his Heavenly home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Mr. Ellis was born in Shreveport, La on September 27, 1945 to the union of Alfred and Minnie Blount.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army and then was recruited and began his 40 plus years in the F.B.I. as a special agent.  After working within the agency for 20 years he retired only to return and work another 20 plus years.  He was a dedicated agent that loved his job.  Mr. Ellis also enjoyed many things that life had to offer such as hunting.  He enjoyed hunting doves and deer, but his favorite was to go duck hunting.  Mr. Ellis liked to keep his hands busy and he did so with carpentry work or he could be found grilling.  He was a master chef at grilling up brisket, ribs and especially steak.  Mr. Ellis is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many that will miss him dearly.

Those left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Linda (Womack) Blount, daughters, Emily (Blount) Everett & David, Heather Janice Blount; grandchildren, Taylor & Quaid Neff, Madison Smith, Sam Ellis Smith, Madelyn Everett, Ethan Everett; great grandchildren, Shevi, Georgia Janice; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Ellis Blount; mother, Minnie Martha (Brown) Blount; sister, Virginia Alice (Blount) Wynn; brother, Alfred Nicholson Blount.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home at 11:00 AM until time of the service.  A celebration of life service is set to begin at 1:00 PM with Bro. David Womack and Bro. Steve Matlock officiating.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Bill Wynn, Billy Wynn, Joey Wynn, Drew Wynn, David Hudson and Bill Tubre.  Honorary pallbearers will be James Davison, Stevie McMullen, Daniel Wood, Greg Woods and Eric Craighead.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in Mr. Ellis' honor to St. Jude.