Harry DuMont
June 14, 1913 ~ January 6, 2003
Resided in:
Palm City, FL
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Asheville, NC - Harry DuMont, 89, of Palm City, Fla., and Asheville, NC, died Monday, January 6, 2003 at Park Ridge Hospital.
He graduated from Grinnell College, Phi Beta Kappa and played professional basketball for the Chicago Bruins before graduating from Northwestern University Law School, Summa Cum Laude. He was a veteran of World War II, and a trial lawyer, having his own law firm of Uzzell and DuMont. He was past president of the North Carolina Bar Association and also served on the Board of Directors at Lees McRae College, First Citizens Bank and Martin Downs Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Jean; two daughters from a previous marriage, Linda and Mella; two grandchildren, Leanna and Chuck; two adopted grandchildren, Tasmin and Anthony and his best friend, Dr. Lewis Rathbun.
A memorial service will be held in Asheville at 11 am Thursday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. Beth Newman. His family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Treasure
Coast Humane Society in Florida or to the Asheville Humane Society, 72 Lee's Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
I’m so very sorry, Jean. Please know I’m thinking about you and hope to see you soon. Pam
With our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Marti and John Touchstone
Just to let you know I’m thinking of you. Am sorry.
Dear Jean, We are so sorry for your loss. Ted & I always enjoyed Harry’s company and will always remember our dinner at ‘The Johnny Harris Restaurant’ in Savannah afer the dog show. I am sure Leah has been waiting anxiously for him and is now looking after him just as she used to do. We are thinking of you! Love, Ted & Pat
Jean,
I am so sorry to hear about Harry. Please know that you are in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. Take care of yourself through all of this.
Selina
Harry was the best friend anyone could have. He was my mentor, always there to give advice, a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on. Harry and Benson Slosman (who introduced me to Harry)are
the two finest, most brilliant men I have ever known. I still look up to both of them. God bless them both.
Jean,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Your frineds at Martin Downs Tennis comfort you in your time of grief.
Jean, Mitz and Fred send you our love and want you to know we are thinking about you and hoping all will go as easily as possible. Come back to us and come break bread with us soon. Also tennis and I shall pray for you.
Lee adds her love too, she will be here tomorrow= Thursday, while your services are taking place. M & F
Dear Jean,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Sincerely, Maureen
My sincere condolences. May God be with you all.
Dear Jean,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Harry. Our prayers are that God will grant you peace and that fond memories will comfort you and bring you joy.
Love, Marty & Dave
You know how we feel.We love you.
You know our feelings. We love you.
Dear Mella and Family, Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your father. We’ll be thinking about you and hope to keep in touch.
– Don and Elaine Kunze
Sending our heartfelt condolescences to a longtime friend.
Jim and Doris Winkenwerder
To Jean, Mella, and Lynda: I have many memories of Harry from the time I was a small child and he first became one of my father’s friends. It was very special for you to put in his obituary that he was survived by ‘his best friend’. I know that will mean a lot to my father, who will really miss Harry. You and my dad can think back lovingly to the many memorable moments with Harry, and hopefully that will sustain you in your loss. I wish I could be at the memorial service to help celebrate Harry’s life. Sincerely, Linda Rathbun Taylor
Jean, please know you are in my thoughts. Love, Ann
Dear Jean,
Remembering our ‘good times’ together with you and Harry. Sorry I cannot be with you today. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My love to you.
Pat
Dear Jean
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Harry. He was a most exceptional person. Our lives are much richer for having known him.
Patti and Bob
You know how we feel. We love you very much.
Jean, we just heard the sad news and want you to know we are thinking of you . We wish you strength and good health.
Warmly, Ruth and Nate
Jean
May the love and prayers of friends and family comfort you at this time.
Lucille Hicks
Dear Jean and family,
I was very sad to hear of your loss. I always enjoyed Harry’s wonderful sence of hummor and lovely southern accent when I was at the tennis courts at Martin Downs. He will be missed by many whose lives he touched.
Linda Gass