Charles Frank Mounger
Charles Frank Mounger, 101, passed away on Sept. 23, 2025.
He was born Nov. 3, 1923, to William C. and Snowa Flake Ellis Mounger. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Helen Mounger; three siblings; and grandson, Jerry Charles “Chuck” Mounger.
Frank’s early years were spent working on the family farm and attending Scarboro School, where he was an accomplished basketball player.
He served his country honorably as a U.S. Marine during World War II, fighting on Iwo Jima and witnessing the iconic flag raising on Mount Suribachi. After returning home to Clinton, he married his one true love, Mary Helen Stout. They were blessed with three sons and a daughter. Mary Helen passed away after 25 years of marriage.
Frank worked for 41 years on the evening shift at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he also enjoyed playing in the company baseball and basketball leagues. A devoted single father, he filled his days with work, mowing yards, and enjoying his CB radio hobby.
He was a longtime member of Saint Mark United Methodist Church and a member of Free and Accepted Masons Alpha Lodge No. 376. In retirement, one of his most meaningful experiences was participating in an HonorAir Flight to Washington, D.C., a deeply moving tribute to his service.
Frank is survived by his children and their spouses, Jerry Frank (Jane) Mounger, Gary Brent (Becky) Mounger, Dale Steven Mounger, and Rhonda Kay (Gary) Allender; grandchildren, Melanie Mounger, Andy (Bethany) Mounger, Jake (Nicole) Mounger, Gary Mounger, Brock (Dana) Allender, and Jill (Dustin) Scobey; and great-grandchildren, Gibson, Kinley, Gabriel and Gwendolyn Mounger; Aubrey, Boone, Isla and Briggs Allender; and Diana Scobey.
“The love remains, the absence echoes.” – Semper Fi
The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. The funeral followed in the chapel. Interment followed at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HonorAir, P.O. Box 12990, Knoxville, TN 37912, (865) 859-9279; or Clinch River Quilts of Valor, c/o Gwen Cole, 193 Laurel Road, Clinton, TN 37716, (865) 304-9717.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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