Dr. James Lee Mount, 87, of Bedford, passed away at 11:54 pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital.
Born October 17, 1936, in Linton, IN, he was the son of Dr. Mathias and Eleanor (Coppock) Mount. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1962 to 1968, and was a Lt. Commander at the time of his discharge. He married Rowena Alexander on July 14, 1968. He was a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine class of 1961. He did his residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and Harlem Hospital in New York City. He was a physician for 38 years, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology at I.U. Health, formerly Bedford Regional Medical Center, retiring in 2006. He was a former President of the Bedford Hiking Club and Limestone Girls Club and a member of Bedford First United Methodist Church, where he was a longtime member of the choir. He served as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader and on several boards, including the Lawrence County Health Board, the Community Foundation, and Lawrence County Museum, where he was a longtime volunteer. He was a member of Gillen Post #33 American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Rowena, of Bedford; a daughter, Carrie Mount Roelle, and husband Steve, of Newburgh, Indiana; a son, Carter Mount and wife, Jennifer, of Scottsdale, Arizona; five grandchildren, Hannah, Wyatt and Parker Mount, and Max and Sutton Roelle. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David Mount, and sister Luanna Goetz.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th, in the Green Hill Cemetery, with Pastors Judi Early and Michael Collins officiating. Military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at Bedford First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lawrence County Museum or the BNL Scholarship Foundation. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.
