William E. Mount

William Edward Mount, 78, was affectionately known as Bill by his family and many friends. His fun-loving nature and perpetual sense of humor will be missed by everyone who enjoyed his generous hospitality.

To the sadness of everyone who knew and loved him, Bill passed away at the Arkansas Hospice in Russellville, Arkansas on July 30, 2022. Bill was born in Camden, New Jersey on October 10, 1943, to Edward Hunt Mount and Caroline Reid Johnes.

He was proud of his service in the U.S. Navy for six years which included four tours of duty in Vietnam as an Engineman 2nd Class. Before his retirement, Bill was in law enforcement for 25 years with the last assignment through the San Diego Ports Authority. He was involved with the DAV, VFW, River Valley Gun Club, Combatant Crewman Craft Assoc., E. Clampus Vitus, and Russellville Country Club. After retirement, Bill enjoyed his time spent on the golf course, traveling, and spending time with family members.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 23 years, Justine Foltz Mount; his daughter, Crystal Curtis and her husband Darren; son, Bill Mount and his wife Kim; his sister, Carolyn Lynn Harper, his brother, Kenneth Mount; stepchildren, Susan Wall Norris, James Wall, Jr., and Nancy Wall-Morehead; three grandchildren, D.J., Alysha, and Brayden Mount; six step-grandchildren, Josh, Ryan, James, Jeremy, David, and Matthew; great grandchild, Amelia; nine step great grandchildren, Walker Norris, Madison Norris, Colton Norris, Henry Norris, Zelda Wall, Ganon Wall, Sage Morehead, Sloane Morehead, and Lucy Morehead. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his former wife, Sandra Lee Wilkins.