Harold Blount
Harold Dean Blount, 83, of Frazer died Dec. 31, 2020, in Billings.
He was born Nov. 9, 1937, to George and Clara (Red Eagle) Blount on a hill in Brockton attended by his grandmother. He grew up in the Brockton area until the age of five and then moved to Frazer, which became his home until his death. He touched may lives throughout his life as a coach, mentor and, most of all, a pastor at Cansuska Presbyterian Church.
He attended school in Frazer and graduated in 1956. He joined the Navy in June 1956. He served his country as a naval intelligence officer, which had him learn many different languages.
He married Sadie Mae Nov. 9, 1963. They had eight children: Carol Jean, Vicki, Big Son, Baby Girl, Thomas, Melanie, Richard and Waylan. They adopted two sons: Roger White Sr. and the late Russell White.
He worked for area farmers and ranchers after being honorably discharged from the Navy. He later became a tribal council member for the Fort Peck Tribes from 1967 to 1987, commuting to Poplar every day. He served on the Norval Electric board from 1988 to 1991. He started work for the Frazer School and became the business clerk, a job he enjoyed until his death. He was also instrumental in starting A& S Industries.
He coached baseball for many years, basketball and football for Frazer School and was also the activities director for many years. He also coached and played slow pitch softball for many years.
He is survived by his children, Carol Wallette, Vicki Dahl, Thomas Blount, Melanie Cole, Waylan Blount, Nick Blount and Roger White Sr.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Marietta Four Bear.
He was preceded in death by his children, Harold Dean Blount Jr., Richard Buck Blount and Russell White; siblings, Pearl Four Bear, Arlene Standing, Wayne Blount, Lucille Blue Earth, Rita Talks Different, Dennis Blount, George Blount Jr., Marion Blount, Myron Blount and Robert Black Dog Sr.; and numerous grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at Frazer School gymnasium and burial with military honors at Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery.
