James Edward Blount, age 70, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. He was born on July 23, 1950. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Blount; parents, Cecil and Alice Blount; and sister, Helen Edger. He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Christopher and Stacey Blount of Tunnel Hill; daughter and son in lawn, Shellie and Jason Tyrrell of Ringgold; brother, Chuck Charles Blount of Florida; sisters, Donna Lyons of New York, and Barbie of Canada; and granddaughter, a future lawyer Sierra Blount. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.