Thomas Pound

On September 10, 2021, Thomas Bert Pound (Tom) entered into the Kingdom of Heaven that he sought with his whole heart and life since he was a boy. Tom was 75 years old and lived in Sittee River, Belize as well as in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tom was born in Lamar, Missouri on March 2, 1946. He was a graduate of Pasadena Nazarene College in California. Tom was a Nazarene Minister all of his life. He pastored in California and served as a Missionary to Belize, Central America from 1973 - 1980 where he helped to start the work in Southern Belize. He also served as Mission Coordinator for the Caribbean Field and Church Planting Coordinator for the Space Coast District in Florida - which started 17 new churches during a two year period. He loved doing work for the Kingdom of God and was always helping others and sharing the Good News with everyone he met. Tom was married to Sharon (Hickey) on September 3, 1967. They were married for 54 years. They have four sons and four daughters-in-law - Lance and Beth Pound, Kyle and Kathy Pound, Darin and Kim Pound, and Treavor and Misty Pound.

Tom has 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren: Grandchildren - Amanda O’Donnell (Kasey), Matthew Pound (Brittany), Melissa Pound, Tyler Pound (Sarah), Kylie Stice (Gary), Kennedy Pound, Abigayle Pound, Madison Palmer (Wesley), Karissa Pound, Haley Pound, Emily Pound, and Macey Pound Great-Grandchildren - Elam O’Donnell, Leah O’Donnell, Addelyn O’Donnell, Bennett Pound, Clarke Pound, Nolan Pound, Hope Pound, and Zoey Stice Tom is survived by his siblings - Ira (Ruthanne) Pound, Jack (Linda) Pound, Peggy Jones, Polly (Paul) Benn, Moris (Loretta) Pound, and Jerry (Kathy) Pound. He was preceded in death by his parents - Oscar Ira Pound and Flossie Mae Pound. We rejoice in the assurance that God is good even when our circumstances are not. We are comforted by the unwavering faith that Tom has heard the words of the Father, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” There will be a memorial service held on October 9, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 3100 N. Rockwell Ave, Bethany, OK 73008.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to help the work in Belize or to further church planting efforts. These were two of Tom’s passions. You can send your donation for the work in Belize to Temple First Church of the Nazarene, 5000 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX 76502. Please mark your donation: Tom Pound/Belize. You can send your donation for church planting to Renew Church, 13261 SW 124th Street, Miami, FL 33186. Please mark your donation: Tom Pound/Church Planting.

Thank you all for your prayers and support.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.billmerrittfuneralservice.com for the Pound family.