The funeral service for John Ray Pounds will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2025, at Riverwood Family. The visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.
John Ray Pounds, 78 of Brookhaven, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his residence.
John Ray was born in Magnolia, MS on December 17, 1946, to Horace and Rosa Pounds. After graduating from Brookhaven High School, he enlisted in the Navy where he served 4 years including the Vietnam War. He returned to Brookhaven where he worked in the finance business, had his own taxidermy shop, and eventually ran the family printing business, Pounds Printing.
John Ray was united in holy matrimony to Mary Compton. This union was blessed with 2 children, Mitchell Hastings and Lisa Ann. John was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, who loved music, playing the guitar, hunting, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Rosa Pounds; sister, Judy Pounds Peets; and wife, Mary Compton Pounds.
He is survived by his son Mitch (Holly) Pounds of Madisonville, LA, and daughter, Lisa (Kyle) Breazeale of Brookhaven, MS. He is also survived by 8 beloved grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Dignity Hospice and Halo Haven and a special thank you to his long-time sitter, Mary.
