Lee Carter Gound

Lee Carter Gound, COL. USMC (Ret)

Interment Services with full military honors are scheduled for Lee Carter Gound, COL. USMC (Ret.), 71, formerly of Wilson, Ok at Arlington National Cemetery Thursday, July 17, 2014.Services are announced by his childhood friend Mr. Ron Alexander who is a funeral director of Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson, OK.

Mr. Gound was born in Durant, Magnolia Capital of the world on February 28, 1943 to the late H.D. and Bonnie Gound. He passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the age of 71.

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.

Preceding him in death were his Parents, H.D. and Bonnie Gound.

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.