Lee Carter Gound, Col. USMC (Ret)

lee gound, col. usmc (ret)
Lee Carter Gound, Col. USMC (Ret) passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the age of 71. Born in Durant, the Magnolia capital of Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1966 and received his commission in the USMC after graduation. In 27 years of service to this country, Col. Gound fought in Vietnam and was awarded two Bronze Stars with Combat V and three Purple Hearts. He attended Amphibious Warfare School, Command and Staff, The US Naval War College and commanded at every level of his career. Always a Marine at heart, Col. Gound joined the team at Navy Federal Credit Union after retirement and carried on his tradition as a kind leader who knew and cared for every one that worked with him. After 18+ years with Navy Federal, Col. Gound retired againas the Executive Vice President of Branch Operations. He was a born leader and a excellent listener; a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was very proud of his children and two grandchildren and loved to spend Sundays with his family at home. He enjoyed reading books on the Civil War, woodworking, landscaping and watching the Oklahoma Sooners and the Dallas Cowboys. Col. Gound leaves behind his wife EJ of 41+ years; his children, Travis (Meghan) and Brandee (Cdr. Derek Nelson); his grandchildren, Alexandra and Walker Gound and his sister, DAnn Park. His big heart and sound advice will be missed by all.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one of the following charities in Lee's honor:

1. The Wounded Warrior Project-support.woundedwarriorproject.org

2. The Semper Fi Fund-semperfifund.org/donate

or a charity of your choice.

Funeral Home:

Money & King Funeral Home

171 W. Maple Ave.

Vienna, VA

US 22180

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  1. I remember how you would come in (many times you and I were the first to arrive) and on occasion pull up a chair and say, “how’s our boy doing”? (that would be my son who seemed to always get in trouble). I remember the morning I came in your office and told you he’d joined the Marine Corp – you shared my joy and gave me a hug. After that the question to me would be, ‘how’s our Marine doing”? When he went to boot camp, you were so encouraging, and the first time he deployed to Afghanistan, you hugged me and told me he would be alright. (and he was) That was the one of many times you offered encouragement or a listening ear. Lee was not only that way with me, but with everyone, he remembered your name, he would pass you in the cafeteria or in the hallway and always speak to you. He did not want to be called Mr. Gound – Call me Lee. I imagine you walking in to heaven with that strong energetic voice saying, “Good Morning Folks!”

  2. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you will find comfort in God’s promise at Rev. 21:4 where it says, “he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Please accept my deepest sympathy.

  3. My sincere sympathy to the family of Lee and please know my thiughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Lee was a GREAT inspiration to me when he was in the training dept. of NFCU and helped to me “find myself” during a trip sponsored by the credit union to Camp Hemlock, I would have nev er made to made it without his encourgement. I will be forever greatful for his leadership!. Rest in peace, dear Lee, you certainly earned it. Sylvia Miller, (retired) NFCU Mortgage Dept.

  4. We were so sorry to learn of the passing of Lee. He was one of the finest human beings I ever worked with and he will be missed by one and all. Our deepest sympathies go out to EJ and her family. May he rest in peace.

  5. Sorry to hear of Lee’s untimely passing. We were in Okinawa at the same time, serving with MEF/Division. While we were there, the officers mess (or as we called it the ORFDORF) was closed. Many of the officers refused to eat in the enlisted mess, and either ate cereal in their rooms, or ran out to one of the local joints. Lee was the most senior officer of our “breakfast in the enlisted mess hall” bunch. He, Chaplain Krulak, and myself were steady mess hall customers. Lee was admired by all of the junior officers, many of whom would do a double take when they saw him in either greens or blues, stopped short by the Bronze Stars and multiple Purple Hearts. He was the epitome of the saying, “a Marine’s Marine”. My sympathies to his family.

  6. To Brandee, and the entire Gound family, we are so very sorry for your loss. We are sending you lots of love and strength during this very difficult time. I hope you always feel his light as he shines upon you all from heaven.

  7. Dear EJ, Rick and I send our sincere condolences and we share your sadness. When Rick told me Lee passed away, it took my breath away. Lee, you and your family are in our prayers. With a heavy heart, Loretta and Rick Herrington

  8. Lori and I are saddened to learn of Lee’s passing. It was my pleasure to serve as a colleague with Lee at Navy Federal Credit Union. Lee always reminded us how fortunate we are to have the United States Marine Corps protecting our country, and he epitomized the best of the Marines.

  9. EJ & Family, We received the sad news today of Lee’s passing. His courage, commitment, dedication, and leadership will always be remembered. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Al & Dawn Dalmida

  10. I give my sincere condolences to the families and friends. Lee was greatly loved and will be missed. The best description of Jehovah God is that he is love. It talks of this at 2 Corinthians 13:11 where it says, “Finally, brothers, continue to rejoice, to be readjusted, to be comforted, to think in agreement, to live peaceably, and the God of love and of peace will be with you.” This love is the reason why we can be confident that Jehovah will remember those in the memorial tombs in the near future and we will be reunited with our loved ones. Please take comfort in that knowledge.

  11. I was a Sergeant on USS Constellation CVA 64 and Cpt Lee C Gound was the Marine Detachment Commander. He was one of the finest officers I served under. Two tours to Vietnam and through the riot on the Connie in Sept 1972.


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