Obituary
Robert “The Coach” Blount 60, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Bob was born in Providence, RI to parents Grace (Dube) and Gilbert Blount. At the age of 19 he entered the U.S. Navy and proudly served our country for 3 years. He married Tina Blount in 1992, and together they had one son Colin. Bob was a business owner in the paint industry for 40 years. Bob was very much devoted to his family and enjoyed spending time watching the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox and The Providence Friars. He also loved fishing, camping and playing with his dog Killer.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years Tina (Monteiro) Blount and son Colin Blount. Brother; Neil (Nancy) Blount, David (Michelle) Blount, Sister; Patricia (Jim) MacLean in addition to many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his mother Grace Blount and father Gilbert Blount.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, July 17th 2021 from 3 to 5 pm at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home, 1 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
All are welcome to join us and celebrate “The Coach’s” life.
“In lieu of flowers, a Go Fund Me page has been set up to help the survivors with memorial and final expenses.”
Memorial Fund for Bob “The Coach” Blount (gofundme.com)
Visitation
1 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
I am so deeply sorry for your Loss. I can not imagine what you are going through. You are, without a doubt, in my Thoughts and Prayers.
May the Lord watch over you and keep you safe!
Tommy Harrison
What a surprise and blessing to run into Coach just a few weeks ago. It was great to see him again and I’ll cherish that moment. On behalf of my family, our sincere condolences to you and the Blount family.
I know you are at peace with mom and dad. I will always miss and love you. Your loving brother, Neil XOXO
Our patriots loving family ❤️
We are all so sorry for your unexpected loss. Bob was a great friend to all of us and we will miss him dearly.
Fred