James Alton "Jimmy" Blount Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Alton Blount Jr., age 71, affectionately known to his family and friends as “Jimmy”, went home to his Lord and Savior July 1, 2022, at the Bailey Family Center for Caring surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jimmy was a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine, raised on the shores of Moultrie Creek where he lived until the last week of his life. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister, James Alton and Helen Blount and Sibyl Ann Blount Carr. He was a longtime firefighter with the City of St. Augustine, retiring in 2004 after 30 years of service to our community. One of his fondest memories from that time was visiting the elementary schools and teaching the children fire safety. His toughest memory was fighting the Ketterlinus School fire in 1981 and surviving the collapse of the auditorium ceiling. He always told me, God was saving him for my Mom, Mary Ann. Jimmy loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman spending countless hours on the water catching flounder and red bass. He and Mom were fishing buddies winning many trophies from local tournaments and enjoying many trips to Costa Rica catching marlin, sailfish and rooster fish. He became a charter boat captain in his retirement years which allowed others to share in his knowledge and joy of the local fishing. Jimmy had a huge generous heart and in his retirement years he and Mom worked hard to bring clean water, food, bibles and hope to many of those around the world who are in extreme areas of economic distress. He was a member of Anastasia Baptist Church and loved his Seed Casters Life Group friends who lovingly came along side him and the family to provide support during those last days. Jimmy loved and prayed for his many friends as they went through painful life experiences as he fought through his own pain and struggled to be strong for others. He prayed mostly that his transformed life would be a testimony to others of the peace and joy that can only be found in loving and trusting Jesus. A celebration of his life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 9, 2022, at Anastasia Baptist Church with Pastor Sam Thigpen officiating. Flowers are gratefully declined and those who wish to make a gift in his memory please send to Anastasia Baptist Church Acts 1:8 Mission Fund, 1650 A1A S., St. Augustine FL 32080. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Mary Ann Carmichael Blount, St. Augustine; step-son, David V. Fender and wife Nell, grandchildren, Kayla, Emily and Bear Fender, all of St. Augustine FL. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Alton "Jimmy" Blount Jr.

May 3, 1951 - July 1, 2022