Dennis "Denny" Melvin Mount

Dennis Melvin "Denny" Mount, a loving husband, treasured pawpaw, and friend to many, passed away on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, at UVA Hospital.

 He was born on December 27, 1949, to the late Victor and Annabell Mount. Denny’s life was one marked by dedication, service, and the will to do anything for anyone he loved. Denny grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida and moved to Virginia at the age of 15 where he attended Christiansburg High School. He proudly served in the United States Army. In 1970, Denny married his beloved wife, Judy Barnett Mount and together they raised their daughter, Denise Mount Musselman. Denny was a devoted husband, father, and pawpaw. His family was the cornerstone of his life. He loved hunting, fishing, and doing things with his family. Denny was one of a kind. He was everyone’s pawpaw. He would give anyone anything and teach anyone what they wanted to know. The memories we all have with him will be cherished forever. 

Besides his parents Denny is also preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Mount Musselman. 

Denny is survived by his wife Judy Mount; granddaughter, Mackenzie Mount and her fiancé Duane Harvey; grandson, Brady Musselman; great-grandchildren, Greyson Russ, River Russ, and Wrenley Harvey. 

Family will receive friends on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 3:00-4:00 pm at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 4 pm in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel.  The family would like to express their gratitude to Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church for providing a meal after the service.