Richard A. Mount

Richard A. Mount, 79, Bidwell, Ohio passed away February 10, 2015 at St. Mary's Medical Center after a very long battle. He was surrounded with many loved ones. He was born July 1, 1935 in Lesage, West Virginia, son of the late Clyde and Eulah Mount. Richard worked in Capelie's Flowers where he met his wife Avenell. He is a Veteran of the United States Navy, a longtime farmer, logger and construction worker. Until his death he enjoyed working in his garden, raising his animals, taking care of his yard and working in a wood shop with his brother, Norman, making various things for the family. He was a man who lived life his way. He was a great brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Avenell Reynolds, whom he married April 19, 1963; four children: Donnie (Tami) Mount, Debbie (Bill) Shephard, Michelle (Steve) Baldridge and Rick (Lisa) Mount; eight grandchildren: Misty and Nicole Mount; J.C. (Jennings) and Mindena Gillenwater; Brian and Dustin Baldridge and Brittany and Adam Mount; ten great-grandchildren: Trinity and Zane Frye; Adrian Neel;Hudson and Carmen Gillenwater; Trace Russell; Zach Henry; Ciara Hurt; Lily and Zoe Mount and one great-grand baby on the way; two brothers: Norman (Shirley) Mount and Lester (Freda) Mount; two sisters: Anna (Jim) Mitchell and Joyce (Darrell) Livingston. There are many nieces, nephews, family and friends who will miss him. He will forever be in our hearts and memories.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, February 13, 2015 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton with Pastor John Swanson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday 12:00 Noon until time of service. Cremation will follow the service.

Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com