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Obituary For Mr. Gene Earl Mount
Gene Earl Mount (Pokey) was born on December 21, 1961, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to the late Trudie Mae Brelove and Levi Brelove. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Snowhill AME Church. He was called by God from this life to eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026.
He was a loving son, loving brother, and loving father. He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Mount.
Gene grew up in Malone, Florida, and graduated from Malone High School where he was a standout basketball player, helping lead the Malone Tigers to a state championship title in 1981 where he was awarded Mr. Basketball in the state of Florida. After high school, Gene began working for Russell Distribution Center in Marianna, Florida.
Later, he became involved with the construction industry and contributed to the building of the federal prison in Marianna, Florida. Gene then began working for the Jackson County School District and later retired from the Bay District Schools where he was the maintenance supervisor.
Gene is survived by his daughter, Janna Mount; son, Genard Russ (Jacqui Russ); life-long partner of 26 years, Ms. Marcia Elaine Pitts; one stepdaughter, Alana Williams; three grandchildren, Jocelyn Russ, Justice Russ, and Ky’marri Lee; four brothers, Larry Mount (Brenda McAllister), Calvin Brelove (Samatha Brelove), Eric Brelove (Latitia Cagnolatti Brelove), and Levi Brelove (Tamira Williams); six sisters, Vickie Hearns, Jennifer Mount, Kathy Brelove, Faye Jones, Peggy Parks (Gene Parks), and Renee Perry; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
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Add A CondolenceSending my heart felt Condolence to #850 and the rest of the Family..asking God for Strength and Comfort at this 🙏🏽 Love Ma
Brenda and I see send our condolences and prayers. Cousin Gene will be missed. RIP.
My deepest condolences to the family of Gene Mount there are no words to ease your pain right now, I want you to know you are not going through this alone 🙏🏽❤️
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Family, losing someone we love is never easy to accept, and sometimes it must seem as if the pain is almost too much to bare but we believe that your love will outlast the pain of the grief you're feeling. We believe that you have a place deep in your heart where treasured memories will always live. And one day those memories will be a tremendous comfort to you. Until that day, I hope it helps to know we are praying for you and love you. Larry and Brenda
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