Milt Mounce

Chuck Campbell · From: Manassas, VA, USA

It is with sadness that I announce the passing of a special friend who was a lover and supporter of Steel Guitar, Milt Mounce. Milt passed away as a result of complications from Covid. You could find him sitting behind the Russ Hicks table at just about all steel shows where Russ and Laney were performing. Russ would always call Milt up to sing a couple on his set. He was from Kentucky.

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Jim Cohen · From: Philadelphia, PA

I'm very sorry to hear of Milt's passing. I remember him well from the shows. RIP, Milt.
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Russ Hicks · From: Pegram, Tennessee, USA

The weekend I graduated from high school I went straight to Chicago to work a bar on the north side,'The Texas Ranch'. Milt was tending bar there, we became fast friends; that's how far back we go. I was there for three years, Milt for a little longer 'til he bought himself a rig and drove for 35 years 'til he retired. We cut two CDs on him and he loved to come to the steel shows and sing those country/bluegrass songs.
I'll miss him more than words can tell and he'll always have a place in my memory and my heart.

RH

Ben Lawson · From: Brooksville Florida

Milt was definitely one of the good guy's. We always enjoyed his company and singing. R.I.P. Mr. Country Gentleman!

Danny Hammers · Posted 11 Feb 2021 3:32 pm **I'll miss you ole buddy.**

I can't believe he's gone. You said it best Russ "I'll miss him more than words can tell and he'll always have a place in my memory and my heart." That's it, I wouldn't know what else to say, he was one of my very best friends. I'll miss you ole buddy.

I love this song "It's Not Goodby It's I'll See You Later"
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Larry Dering · From: Missouri, USA

Remembering Milt and his wonderful voice at the steel shows. RIP Milt.

Fred Justice · From: Mesa, Arizona

I sure enjoyed meeting and visiting with Milt at all the shows around the country.
Just a super nice man.
Russ, I had no idea you and Milt went back that far,
in fact, I too used to play on the north side of Chicago, up on Armitage Av.
R.I.P. Milt.
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Ron Whitworth · From: Yuma,Ariz.USA Yeah they say it's a DRY heat !!

Sad to hear of his passing.
He was very nice & I enjoyed sitting
& talking with him at the Dallas show.
Always dressed very sharp !!
Sorry for the loss of your dear friend Russ.
RIP Sir.
Ron
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Brett Day · From: Pickens, SC

I met Milt at the Saluda, SC Southern Steel Guitar Convention in '06, and he was a great friend. RIP Milt, we'll miss you, buddy

J R Rose · From: Keota, Oklahoma, USA

I met and visited with Milt a few short years ago at the Dallas Show. A very nice Gentleman and a great vocalist. I enjoyed his singing so much I brought a couple of his CD's. R.I.P. Milt. God Bless You, J.R.
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Richard Ingley · From: Bowie, Texas, USA

He was always very friendly and kept a smile on his face.

Michael Greer · From: Ontario, Canada

This is very sad news.

We were fortunate to meet Milt several years ago.
We looked forward to seeing him each year in St Louis and Dallas.

He was a kind and gentle man......always one of the "best dressed" men at the show in his tradition country suit and cowboy hat.

I enjoyed his singing , especially his version of "The Keys in the Mailbox"

Rest in peace Milt

Bob Strickland · From: South Carolina, USA

I'm so sorry to hear about Milt. He would drive 500 miles to the Saluda show four times a year, and anywhere else there was a show. He always had a smile and was always the best dressed man at the show!

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Donna Dodd · From: Acworth, Georgia, USA

I didnâ€™t know Milt well, but found him to be quite the gentleman! Always spoke highly of others, and could really rock those western suits!
Rest In Peace, kind Sir!
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Rick Campbell · From: Sneedville, TN, USA

RIP.I remember Milt from being at the Saluda, SC show a few times. He will be missed. I miss the Saluda show also.

RC

Bob Taillefer · From: Canada

We are very sad to learn of the passing of Milt. He was a true gentleman. I had the pleasure of backing him up at a steel guitar show in Lakeland, Florida. RIP Milt.
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Jim R. Harrison · From: North Vancouver, B. C., Canada

I don't recall meeting with Milt but I do remember him singing with Russ Hicks at Scotty's. Here's a picture of him singing with Russ that I took in 2015. I believe that Russ used this same photo on Facebook to express his sadness at Milt's passing.

RIP Mr. Mounce, we are all saddened by your passing.

Brian Christiano · From: Columbia, South Carolina, USA

A couple of months back I had a song come to me and couldn't get it out of my head. The song was an old Porter Wagoner tune, I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name. Finally after a couple of days of singing it while working around the house and driving, it hit me. That is one of the songs Milt Mounce always sang at the SC Steel Conventions in Saluda and Belvedere.

I always looked for his conversion van sitting in the parking lot at the steel shows because I always looked forward to talking to Milt. He was a true Southern gentleman. He will be missed.

Now every time I sing or hear that Porter Wagoner tune, Milt will come to mind and it will be in his memory. We have lost a good friend to the steel guitar and country music family.
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