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: Philip 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.