H.B. (Burke) Bounds, 91, of Center, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016, at his residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel.  Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

 

Mr. Bounds was born August 30, 1925, in Port Arthur, to Hubert Bob Bounds and Sudie Wright Bounds.  He served in the United States Navy from 1944 – 1946, during World War II.  Mr. Bounds previously owned poultry processing plants and was also a retired Church of Christ Minister.  He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and spending time with family and friends.

 

He is survived by

Daughters:

Marsha Bounds

Melonia Molloy and husband, Larry

Anita Long and husband, Tim

 

Son-in-law: James Holder

 

Daughter-in-law: Pam Bounds

 

Grandchildren:

Scott Holder

Phil Bounds

Mishea Davis

Jeremiah Soape

Devin Tillotson

Isaiah Molloy

 

6 Great Grandchildren

 

Sister: Cynthia Fultner

 

Preceded in death by

Wife: Margie Jones Bounds

Daughters: Vickie Bounds, Jama Holder

Son: Phillip Bounds

Grandson: Davis Tillotson

Parents: Hubert Bob Bounds and Sudie Wright Bounds

Sister: Billie Jean Harris

 

Pallbearers will be Scott Holder, Phil Bounds, Jeremiah Soape, Isaiah Molloy, Larry Molloy and Tim Long.  Honorary pallbearers will be Joe McSwain, Bobby Dean and James Holder.