Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:16 am

Joseph Curtis (Curt) Pounders, Jr., went home peacefully to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 12, 2026.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, son Greg Pounders and two stepsons, Greg Hester and Wes Hester; 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his mother, Jeanette S. Pounders, his father, Joseph C. Pounders, Sr. and a sister, Linda P. Hall.

The funeral was held January 16 at Longleaf Baptist Church, Wilmington. Burial followed at Sunset Cemetery Shelby with graveside service conducted by stepson, Pastor Greg Hester.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made in memory of Curt Pounders to Long Leaf Baptist Church, 317 Shipyard Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28412.

Curt Pounders was born in Shelby, NC, on May 17, 1943. He graduated from Shelby High School and graduated from N.C. State University with a B.S. in Math. He retired as an analyst from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

Curt loved the Lord and was a member of Long Leaf Baptist Church.

Andrews Mortuary Wilmington and Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC are honored to serve the Pounder Family/Friends. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmrganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is serving the family.