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Murphey
Pound, Jr.
July 25, 1925-
November 23, 2012
Columbus, GA- Murphey Pound, Jr., 87, of Columbus, Georgia died at home on Friday, November 23, 2012. Mr. Pound was born July 25, 1925 in West Point, Georgia, to Eva Garrett and Murphey Pound. He attended Wynnton School and graduated from Columbus High School in 1938. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1949 with a degree in architecture. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a navigator with the Air Corps. He began his professional career in Sarasota, Florida as a partner with Mark Hampton, AIA. After a short time practicing in Atlanta he moved back to Columbus in 1964 to practice with Pound, Flowers and Dedwylder, Architects. He was a practicing architect in Columbus, designing many distinctive structures in Columbus, until his retirement in 1994. After retirement, at age 69, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Art from Columbus College.
Mr. Pound married Barbara Ann Golden in 1953. They had three children, Murphey Garrett Pound (Mamie), Theodore E.G. Pound (Susan), and James Key Pound(Brinkley). Mr. Pound is survived by his three sons and eight grandchildren: James Elder Pound (Shelly), Lydia Pound Harrell (Andrew), Seth Tomlin Pound, Katherine Pound Duff (Josh), Murphey Garrett Pound, IV, Theodore Willoughby Golden Pound, Eva Elizabeth Pound, and Theodore Golden Pound. He is also survived by his sister Mrs. Alan F. Rothschild (Eva), his sister-in-law, Mrs. Benjamin Davis Tyler (Bettie), and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Other than his parents and wife, Mr. Pound was predeceased by his brother, Jere Madison Pound III.
Mr. Pound was an Eagle Scout. At the age of fifteen, he was awarded the Boy Scout of America's Beck Medal for saving the lives of three swimmers in the Gulf of Mexico. He was president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Columbus and served on the boards of the Columbus Museum and the Historic Columbus Foundation. He was a member of the Big Eddy Club. A lifelong Episcopalian, Mr. Pound was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and served as the Senior Warden of the Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry.
A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Parkhill Cemetery. Visitation will follow. The family expresses gratitude to caregivers, Virginia Johnson and Barbara Wilson, and asks that memorials for the life of Mr. Pound be made to a favorite charity.
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Murphey was such a huge supporter of my father, Rev. Norman Siefferman while serving as Senior Warden at Trinity Episcopal Church. His late wife Barbara Golden, was certainly the best thing that ever happened to him, and was an inspiration to all those that knew her, including myself.
I feel quite sure that Murphey will be missed.
Eric Siefferman
December 9, 2012
My sympathy goes out to Garry and Jim and all family members. My husband Jack and I lived in Murphy's neighborhood and enjoyed seeing him walk his dog. He was a great atrist and I proudly display a painting he did in my home. He will be missed and remembered fondly. Susan Williams
Susan Williams
November 26, 2012
Mr. Pound was wonderful person. I have fond memories of his graciousness and humor over thanksgiving dinner many years ago. I know he will be missed by his many friends and family. Jim Burks
Jim Burks
November 25, 2012
My deepest sympathies to your family,God Bless all your family,Mr. Pound will surely be missed.Chef Donna Reed
November 25, 2012
Murphey was a good friend and patient. We will miss him. Our sympathy to the family. Dr. and Mrs. Tom Theus
November 25, 2012
Murphey Pound was a good man...a real pleasure to know. My condolences to his sons and their families.
Sincerely,
Jed Harris
November 25, 2012
God Bless your Family.Mr. Pound will be missed-Chef Donna Reed
November 25, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Garry and Jim and all of the Pound family members.
joseph golden
November 25, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to Garry, Ted, & Jim (+ spouse + children) and Aunt Eva. Murphey was a nice guy and a talented architect/artist and we will all miss him.
Sumo + all other David Rothschild children.
John Rothschild
November 24, 2012
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