Merritt was a very dear and lifelong friend to my dad - like a brother in every way. Our prayers go out to the family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My sincerest condolences to your family. A man and a family who have meant so much to so many in Athens and beyond. God bless you.

So many things I want to say, now that it's too late. When I talked to you a few months ago, Merritt, it was to brief. So many memories of our times together. Golf at ACC and a few Killiams; tennis with Dan, when you and I played against him and he always brought in a ringer, like John Isner or John Roddick. I still remember most of your stories, like when you and Willie were supposed to be working on a fence on the farm and instead were just talking, and when Evelyn appears, Willie says "...Yin she comes!!!" and the two of you start working furiously. Our days playing at the indoor with Joe and Butch in the dead of winter. I won't ever forget the time we were locked into the Standard Club at midnight, after playing your two teamates Lyons Joel and Beryl Wiener, and we had to get somebody from the clubhouse to let us out. You'll remain in my memory as one of the most gregarious and fun-loving, but also the most loyal, people I've ever known.  Requiescat in pace, my dear friend. Tony

Our thoughts are with the Colonel's family and friends. He will be missed.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.


A very inspiring and great Uncle he was to me. UGA football games will never be the same. As this is heart breaking for many, I'm sure he and my daddy are already tailgating and preparing for the next football season. My prayers to all. You are very loved and missed Uncle Colonel Pound.

Merritt was a great personal friend and he will be missed.  Evelyn, as you said at the visitation, remember all of the good times.

Harry & Linda Woods

Rarely in life is one introduced to a person who makes such a profound influence on so many. Colonel Pound is one of those who immediately impacted me with his kind, heartfelt welcome and strong handshake.  Thank you for being a great mentor.  From one brother in arms and former Det 160 Commander to another, you will be greatly missed. Ms. Evlyn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God bless.

Evlyn and our dear Pat, I love you and loved Merritt so much. Mother thought of Cousin Merritt as a sibling to her and Uncle Dan. The three of them as well as little Marjo spent much time together as youngsters. When I was a child a remember mother getting SO excited when Merritt would be coming home and bringing Pat. I have movies of us playing together Pat that mother took some close to 50 years ago. Mother always loved you Pat very much and got exctied about your visits to Hampton Court. I loved going to Uncle Merritt's and Aunt Marjo's when you would come.Our family had the utmost respect for the fine gentleman Merritt was. I saw him recently at Sam's Club and I thank God for that. His hugs were alwsy so tight and so genuine. I knew he loved me and that I reminded him of mother's love. Walter, Susan, Betsy, Murray, David and I will be with you tomorrow. I love you, Oby

A special friend.  A great guy.  A damn good Dawg.  We'll miss you Colonel.

Merritt will always be much loved and missed by the Bishops.  Our love and prayers with Evlyn and the entire family.

Dear Evlyn, We are so sorry to hear of Merritt's passing.  Our prayers are with you and your family.  We will always remember his kindness and friendship at the AFROTC building at football games and other times as well.  He was truly a "Damn Good Dawg".  May God rest his soul and Bless you all.
Steve & Debbie Lokey

Dear Evlyn and Family, Greatly saddened by the passing of dear Merritt.  I shall miss seeing him at the UGA tennis matches.  Always a fun time.  Many fond memories of our supper club gatherings.  God bless you and your family, Evlyn.  Love, Fran

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Merritt Bloodworth Pound

17 February, 1934 – 17 January, 2013

Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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