Obituaries

Sammy Clabon Mounce, 82, of Whitwell, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2026. Born on March 30, 1944, in Stearns, Kentucky, Sammy was the son of Hollis Mounce and Beulah Mounce. He grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and hard work values that shaped the man he became. Sammy was married to the love of his life, Dianne Reese Mounce, for 56 wonderful years. Together they built a life filled with devotion, laughter, and deep family roots. A proud veteran, Sammy served four years in the United States Air Force, including two years in the Vietnam War. His service reflected his courage, commitment, and unwavering sense of duty. After returning home, he worked as a Materials Clerk for TVA, where he later retired. In his younger years, Sammy enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He loved traveling to softball games with his daughter, Maranda, cheering her on with pride. He also cherished time spent with “the guys” at Cartwright Automotive, as well as working outside with his tractor and mowing. In his later years, Sammy found comfort in watching Westerns on TV, a pastime that suited his quiet strength and appreciation for timeless stories. Above all, Sammy treasured time with his family and grandchildren, who were the light of his life. Sammy will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his loyalty, and the love he poured into those around him. His legacy lives on in the family he adored and the countless lives he touched.

Sammy is preceded in death by his father, Hollis Mounce; mother, Beulah Mounce Keener; stepmother, Mary Mounce; and stepfather, Don Keener; brothers, Wendell Mounce, Jackie Mounce; sisters, Charlene Mounce, Marsha Ruth Mounce.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Dianne Reese Mounce; son, Casey Allen Mounce; daughter, Maranda M. (Doug) Nicodemus; sister, Linda Griffith; stepbrothers, Paul Keener, Henry Keener, Perry Keener; stepsisters, Ruth Matthes, Lynn Matheson, Ann Anderson; grandchildren, Cassidy Mounce, Easton Bryant Nicodemus, Henley Reese Nicodemus, several nieces, nephews, other family members and special friends.

Visitation is on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

There will be a Graveside service on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:30 pm CST at Bryant Cemetery in Whitwell, Tennessee with Pastor Chris Lewis officiating.

Sammy will be laid to rest on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Bryant Cemetery in Whitwell, Tennessee.

Pallbearers are Doug Nicodemus, Philip Roberson, Jeremy Reese, Harold Dennis, Josh Bandy and Hoyt Keeney.

Military honors will be presented by Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard at the Cemetery.

Thank you to the nurses and staff at NHC Dunlap and the nurses with Caris Hospice for their wonderful care.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.