Sean Craig Pound born December 13, 1965 Sean Pound, age 55 of Venice, found peace in the arms of his loving savior October 7, 2021, after bravely fighting for over 3 years. He fought the good fight, and never wavered in his faith. Born in Long Beach, California and growing up in both Florida and Minnesota, he graduated from Cape Coral High School in 1983. He received his Associate's degree in Criminal Justice from Palm Beach Community College, and his Bachelor's degree from Western Carolina University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He was a traffic homicide investigator for the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office, and retired as Director of Internal Affairs from the Asheville Police Department, in North Carolina. His honesty and integrity were always evident in all of his positions, and he received many awards for excellence of service over the years, including nomination for Investigator of the Year from the National Internal Affairs Investigators Association. An avid reader, Sean also loved to explore new places, and would never hesitate to take spur-of-the-moment car trips with his wife who was always ready and willing to go. He is preceded in death by his loving father Gary, and brother William (Bill). He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Renae Pound of Venice; son Eric, of Charlotte, NC; daughter Allie, of Venice; mother Lois, of St. Petersburg, and many other loving family members. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Farley Funeral Home, 265 Nokomis Ave. S in Venice on October 11, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 at New Day Christian Church at 20212 Peachland Blvd. in Port Charlotte, followed by burial at Venice Memorial Gardens in Venice, FL, on October 12, 2021. The family would like to express thanks to Tidewell Hospice of Venice. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be made to Tidewell Hospice of Venice for the excellent care of Sean. Tidewell Hospice 210 Wexford Blvd., Venice FL 34293 941-441-2000 Visitation Information Date: Monday, October 11, 2021 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Farley Funeral Home - Venice Chapel Address: 265 Nokomis Avenue South Venice, FL 34285 941-488-2291 | Map Service Information Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm New Day Christian Church Address: 20212 Peachland Blvd., , Port Charlotte, Florida, 33954 941-625-4947 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Venice Memorial Gardens Address: 1950 Center Road, , Venice, FL, 34292 (941) 493-4246 | Map