Howard Melton Blount, age 68 of Wausau, died Monday, December 7th, 2009 in the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City. A native of Esto, he had been a resident of Wausau for the past 32 years. Mr. Blount was a self-employed contractor, a 1960 graduate of Holmes County High School, a former Wausau City Councilman and Wausau Mayor for 10 years. He was a Mason and was of Methodist faith. Survivors include his Wife; Marlene Carter Blount of Wausau and one Son; Derek Blount of Wausau. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 from 5 to 7 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Brickyard Road Chapel with the Rev. James Barwick and Rev. Mike Orr officiating. Interment will follow in Wausau Memorial Gardens.