Edwin B. Pound

Edwin B.
Pound

December 9, 2016
Columbus, GA- Edwin B. Pound, son of the late William Stokeley Pound Sr. and Jane Ellis Pound of Columbus, Ga peacefully passed away on December 9 at 61 years of age at Emory Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family.
Edwin was President and Owner of Palmer-Smith Linens and Drulane. A longtime resident of New York Edwin's life was dedicated to the giftware industry he fell in love with as a young man while working in his mother's gift shop, House on Cedar in Columbus, Georgia his home town.
Edwin moved to Grove City, Pa. in the 70's where Palmer-Smith manufactured beautiful hand guided embroidery linens. Palmer- Smith was also a manufacturer's sales rep firm with multiple showroom locations for many luxury lines such as Herend Fine Porcelain, Mariposa, and Edward Boutross.Linens. Edwin later relocated Palmer-Smith Linens and developed an additional textile company Drulane which designed and manufactured laminated tabletop and bath accessories. In recent years Edwin was working to relocate his business back to his hometown in Columbus, Ga where much of his family still reside.
Edwin was known for his incredible wit, southern charm, and warmth. He never met a stranger and was always engaging in a conversation and shared many stories always with great humor. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his brothers Stokeley Pound, Jr (Lisa), John Ellis Pound (Kathy) and nieces Larsen Pound Tyson, Katheryn Pound Young, Karly Pound and Madison Pound.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in Edwin's honor may be made to Paws Humane, Columbus Georgia. A private memorial will be held at a later date.