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John POUNDERS Obituary
John was a lifelong resident of the Peninsula, having graduated from Warwick High School in 1980.
Mr. Pounders was employed by Northrop Grumman since 1982 and was currently a Production Planner in Dept. 045. John also graduated from Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School in 1988 and Thomas Nelson Community College, where he received his Mechanical Marine Engineering Degree in 1993 and in 2004 he received his Electrical Technology Degree.
He was preceded in death by his father, Randall L. Pounders, Sr.
Survivors include his mother, Joyce Pounders McCracken and her husband, Michael of Newport News; brothers, Randy and Roy Pounders, both of Newport News, and Michael Pounders and his wife, Jessi of Hampton; and several loving nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, in Peninsula Memorial Park, officiated by the Rev. Cliff Jordan.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for John POUNDERS
Linda Klein
December 16, 2009
To the Pounders family i am very sorry to hear about your loss my thought's are with all of you during your time oof greif. John was a great person to hang around with growing up as friend's was alot of fun never a dull moment John will be greatley missed by all that new him. God bless you all.
DERRICK JOHNSON
December 6, 2009
JOYCE,RANDY,ROY,MICHEAL,PLEASE THINK THAT THE LORD IS WITH HIM NOW, HE IS NOT IN NO PAIN AND RESTING WITH THE LORD.PLEASE DO NOT GRIEVE FOR HIM BECAUSE HE IS A BETTER PLACE THAN US. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU ALL, AND THINK OF YOU OFTEN.GOD LOVES YOU ALL AND WILL HELP YOU THROUGH THIS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. THE JOHNSON
Ralph Barr
November 26, 2009
Im very sorry for your loss.I worked with John over the years and he was always fun to be around and very dedicated to his job.He always went beyond what was required of him to make sure everything was right to get the job done.Never heard John complain or have any bad words about anyone.He was very well liked by all that worked with him.He will be missed very much by all that knew him.
Margit Collamore
November 25, 2009
Dear Pounder's Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. John was a sweet and kind person. He was also a very dedicated worker. He had many friends at work and we will miss him dearly. Margit Collamore
Margit Collamore
November 25, 2009
Dear Pounder's Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. John was a sweet and kind person. He was also very dedicated worker. He had many friends at work and we will miss him dearly. Margit Collamore
Particia Davis{ Harle}
November 25, 2009
We are so very sorry for your loss, John was a pleasure to be around. As a young child he and my children were very best friends, and shared a lot of special times together.We will all miss him and wish we had kept up with each other all these years. R>I>P>
valerie pounders
November 24, 2009
john was a great uncle i will miss him very much
Kenneth Wright
November 24, 2009
Dear Pounders family: Sorry for your loss. John was one of the best and dedicated workers in the planning department.He will be missed in the shipbuilding family and all of you will be in my prayers.
Nancy & Bill Clarke
November 24, 2009
Joyce and family:
May God's love surround you and may His peace fill you during this sad time. You are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathies. Take care.
Matthew Causey
November 24, 2009
Dear Pounders family,
John was a joy to work with. He was a hard working dedicated man. He always put a smile on my face. I will miss his distinctive laugh. Your family will be in my prayers.
cynthia edmonds
November 24, 2009
joyce and family, im very sorry for your loss. my prayers and sympathy go out to all of yall. lov ya in christ
Taken on our way back from a Redskins game--October 2007. Actually captured that great smile! John & his family are in our prayers.
November 24, 2009
cynthia edmonds
November 24, 2009
joyce and family, im so sorry for your loose. my prayers go out to the family
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