2025ObituariesColumbus Right Blount

Columbus Right Blount, 100, of Holden, Louisiana, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at his home. Born on December 18, 1924, Columbus grew up during the Great Depression. He proudly volunteered to serve his country during WWII as a Higgins Boat Driver, landing troops on the shores of the Asian front from the USS William P. Biddle. After returning home, Columbus married Nellie Mack Blount, and together they raised their four children while he worked as a millwright, a cattle rancher, a farmer, and on a Mississippi River tugboat. He was a strong, hard-working man who provided well for his family, instilling in them a strong work ethic and moral code.

Later in life, Columbus came to know the Lord as his Savior through the testimony of his second wife, Laura Dubois Blount. For the last twelve years of his life, he was blessed by the love and care of his constant companion, Ms. Ann Sibley.

Throughout his life, Columbus loved working with his dogs, hogs, cattle, and horses, and he continued to operate his farm himself until the age of 92.

Columbus is survived by his loving companion, Ms. Ann Sibley; son, Delton C. Blount (Debra); sons-in-law, Kelly R. Jones and Pat McAlister; grandchildren, Adam Blount (Sarah), Kristina Guyban (Jarred), Joel McAlister (Darnell), Bridgette Singleton (Mike), Lisa Onellion (Marvin, Jr.), and Kenneth Jones (Lynn); great-grandchildren, Audrey, Bryce, and Levi Blount, Judson, Graham, and Presley Rae Guyban, Ethan and Ayden McAlister, Mary Anne Alexander, Rebecca and John Michael Singleton, Jeremy and Jason Onellion, Preston and Carli Jones, and Beaux and Berkleigh Betts; and five great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Columbus was preceded in death by his parents, Right Justice and Vera Magdalene Mounce Blount; wives, Nellie Mack Blount and Laura Dubois Blount; children, Geline Hymel Jones, Relma Blount McAlister, and Prestley Ray Hymel; and his eight siblings.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday, March 17, 2025 at Seale Funeral Home, Livingston, from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. conducted by Brother James (Bubba) Courtney. Burial will follow in Mack Cemetery on N. Doyle Road, Holden, LA with Navy Funeral Honors.

Pallbearers are Adam Blount, Jarred Guyban, Joel McAlister, Ayden McAlister, Kenneth Jones and Preston Jones.