Jerry Wayne Pounders, 81, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Jerry was born March 31, 1940 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to Carl Hollis Pounders (1920-2007) and Lois Inez Thompson (1925-1977). He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Joyce Hebert Cormier Pounders. Jerry graduated from LaGrange High School in 1958, and attended McNeese State University. He retired from Montel (Lyondell) in Westlake, Louisiana. He was an avid fisherman, and spent every spare moment and his retirement years fishing and living on Toledo Bend Lake. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with them whenever he could. Jerry lived a magnificent life on Toledo Bend Lake doing what he loved every day - boating, fishing and taking care of his yard. He was well known for his love of football, not holding back his opinion, and his knack for outlining the latest in politics. Those that knew him well also knew of a reserved man who never liked the limelight. He was always willing to help a neighbor, never accepting anything in return. He was a proud father, and will be sadly missed by his four daughters, Karen Lynn Williams (David), Donna Marie Landry (Damon), Carla Renee Savittiere (David), and Sherry Nanette Evans (Dave); ten grandchildren, Dustin Williams, Micah Williams, Morgan Blount, Corey Charlet, Cara Charlet, Cassidy Evans, Grace Landry, Ella Evans, Ian Evans, David Savittiere, Jr.; and two great grandchildren, Wyatt and Edie Williams. He is also survived by his three sisters, Jo Ann Yelvington (Bill), Pamela Faye Sheffer, and Barbra Gail Broussard. Additionally, there are five stepchildren; Liz Manuel (Steve), Gil Cormier (Alli), Michael Cormier, Anita Cormier, Ronnie Cormier (Tonie); also, eleven stepgrandchildren, and numerous step-greats and step great, great grandchildren. His funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at University Baptist Church in Lake Charles. Pastor John Astling will officiate. Burial will follow in Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday evening in the church, and will resume on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the start of the service. The family asks that you honor Jerry by teaching a child to fish (takemefishing.org).