Petersburg, VA - George Lewis Blount, 71, passed away in his sleep on October 13, 2022.  A native of Franklin, George attended Windsor High School.

As you can see from his picture, George was a fun loving guy.  He was quick with a joke and loved to laugh. He made many life-long friends and lived a full life.

George was known as a "Jack of all Trades ".  He was skilled in welding, auto mechanics, carpentry, crane work, home construction and various other skills.  He designed and built many custom projects.  He was sought out for his many talents.

George was pre-deceased by his father, William H. Blount, Jr.; mother, Marie Howell Blount; brother, William H. "Buddy" Blount, III.  George is survived by his daughter, Melody Marie Blount (Wade); son, William Charles Blount; sisters, Cora Sue Long (Jerry) and Donna Harrison; and grandchildren, Amber L. Lowe, Logan R. Lowe, and Daniel T. Kitchen.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of George will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Wrights Funeral Home, Franklin, VA. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the "700 Club" (1-800-677-6076).