Blount’s family pleads for information
Posted/updated on: January 23, 2026 at 2:20 am
RUSK — More than a month has passed since 57-year-old David Blount disappeared in Cherokee County, leaving his family in a daily struggle for answers amid growing heartache. With no leads, family members said law enforcement does not know where to search anymore and are now urging people to come forward with any information.
Jessica Blount and Justin Blount, David’s niece and nephew spoke with KETK News and mentioned that David would sometimes go for periods without communicating with family members. However, this time it raised immediate red flags. Family members said David goes on fishing trips to Lake Striker but always lets his neighbor know to watch his home. His red truck was discovered along the Neches River four days after he went missing. His family found it strange since he typically fished at lakes rather than rivers and no fishing pole was found in his truck.
Additionally, a kayak was located, but they mentioned that he hadn’t gone kayaking in years.
“Please come home because we are stressed and everybody else is in distress and hurting really bad,” Justin said.
David’s red truck was discovered along the Neches River four days later. His family found it strange since he typically fished at lakes rather than rivers and no fishing pole was found in his truck. Additionally, a kayak was located, but they mentioned that he hadn’t gone kayaking in years.
The family is now urging East Texans to help find the man they love and bring him home unharmed.
“If you have property, whether it’s one acre or a thousand acres, just look in your backyard. It doesn’t matter if it’s here, Smith County, Rusk County or wherever, just look around on your property,” Justin said.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s office is now offering a $30,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to his location.
