Melvin Cornell Blount

Background

Blount, Melvin Cornell Son of James and Alice (Sharp) Blount.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Southern University Right cornerback Pittsburgh Steelers, 1970-1984. Owner Cobb Creek Farms, Vidalia, Georgia, since 1977. President, founder Mel Blount Youth Home, Vidalia, since 1983.

President Mel Blount Cellular Phones, Inc., since 1986. Director player relations National Football League, New York City, since 1984. Board directors American Red Cross, Pittsburgh, since 1983, Pittsburgh Children's Museum, since 1984.

Career

Board directors American Red Cross, Pittsburgh, since 1983, Pittsburgh Children's Museum, since 1984.

Religion

Since a human being is the central factor in the plan of salvation, the Gospel must be taught, understood and accepted by him.

Politics

All Christians are under obligation to seek to make the will of Christ supreme in our own lives and in human society.

Views

Holiness is not just about personal spirituality and prayer. It will also be expressed through a commitment to social justice and to enabling other people to become followers of Jesus.

Membership

Member National Cutting Horse Association, American Paint Horse Association.

Interests

• Horses.

Connections

Married Leslie R. Richards, May 17, 1969. Children– Norris, Tanisia.

Father:

James Blount

Mother:

Alice (Sharp) Blount

Spouse:

Leslie R. Richards

child:

Norris Blount

child:

Tanisia Blount