John R. Pounders

Dear Carol ~ You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep you strong.

We love you,
Michael & Dawn Sterling

My very favorite first cousin....Johnny. What a loss to our family. I think I remember the regard with which he held my own family, his Uncle Mutt and Aunt Betty, myself and my sister Doralyn, our husbands andl our children. Johnny loved my daddy, especially, and he loved to spend time with his uncle, who took him hunting, talked with him, and who loved him like a son. I also want to pay tribute to Johnny and Carol when my daughter Cherie's husband was in a very serious auto accident in 2011. Johnny came to be with them and showed them much caring; Cherie is eternally grateful for this time and loved him for that visit. Johnny loved family and friends, and doing for others Death never comes at a perfect time and unfortunately I'm unable to meet with Carol or Linda or even attend the funeral as I am in Virginia staying with my mother who is 90 years young. I would have been there if my trip could have been rescheduled. But, please know that my heart is with all of you. Darrick, thank you so much for making that call to me. I sincerely appreciated that you called. I hope we can stay in contact with one another. I love you all. Janie Ruth......

Carol & family, I am so sadden to hear of your loss. Johnny was my neighbor and childhood idol growing up. I remember riding his go-cart and climbing in the Exporters scoreboard of the ball field in our backyards. I have so many great memories of growing up with Johnny and his family on Elgie St. On this Easter weekend, you and your family are in my prayers.

I was so excited when I heard Johnny had retired. I had plans for us. I love to golf and I wanted to get him on the course. I knew we would have a great deal of fun. I thought he may take me fishing. I love to fish, but I have no one to fish with. We grew up together, only a few blocks from each other. I always loved being with him. We have played a lot of games. I have wonderful memories and was looking forward to building new ones. My heart is broken that we won't have that time together. I love you and will miss you. Your Cousin Charlene

John, my brother and loyal friend. You have always been there for not just me and your family but for so many other people. John, you will be greatly missed but I know we will meet again one day soon. Love you, Margaret

Carol and family...I was so saddened to hear of Johnny's home-going. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers especially during these next few days and the days to come. So glad I was able to know Johnny since Jr High...such a wonderful man..so sorry for your loss.

Jpaw is my "bonus" grandpa. The Lord strategically placed him in my life. No one could tell me he was just a step-grandparent. He led me to Jesus when I was just a little kid. That's just who he was, the kind of man to share the joy of the Lord with everyone around him. He was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed.

Thank you Jesus for my sweet Jpaw.

Gosh, it's hard for me to even share this because my heart is so broken over the loss of this wonderful man. But I want you to know what a wonderful man Johnny Pounders was. He was one of the kindest and most giving men I've had the privilege of calling friend. He opened up his heart and gave his time to my son, Eric Hunter, when he was younger by taking him to the church men's day out shooting functions and helping him load and shoot and making sure he ate something, which is always important to us mothers. He also encouraged Eric as they stood beside each other every Sunday in choir. He was a true mentor to my son and for that alone, I loved this man. But it doesn't end there. He gave his time and talent to my father, Earl Hicks, when he broke his neck and had to wear a halo for months. He would go to my father's weekly and massage (Johnny was a licensed massage therapist) dad's neck and back for him. The halo was very uncomfortable and only someone who knew what they were doing could have relieved dad's discomfort without causing possible permanent damage to his neck AND he would not take any payment for his time, he did it because that's the kind of person he was; thoughtful, giving and caring. He was always first to volunteer and help in the church; such a hard worker for the Lord. I'm not sure how we will put up the set for pageant without him, he knows exactly where every piece goes. I will miss my "leper partner" so much. I will miss his smile. I will miss him.

Carol and family, I pray God breathe upon you much peace and comfort as only He can! Much love and many prayers!

Carol and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. Johnny was such a special person to all who knew him. He was my friend from Jr. High, later becoming a neighbor married to one of my best friends and also the Xerox man where I worked at St. Elizabeth. He always had a smile and everywhere he went, he was loved. I will miss him, my family will miss him and we will always remember him with a smile.