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Charles Bounds Obituary
Shreveport - Charles "Chandler" Bounds was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 5, 1947 to Margaret Dabadie Bounds and Thurmond Dees Bounds and passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
He grew up in Shreveport attending St. Joseph Catholic School then graduated from Jesuit in 1965. He then matriculated at Spring Hill in Mobile, Alabama where he graduated in 1969. In 1970 while in graduate school, Vietnam was still going strong thus he was drafted by the United States Army. Afterwards, he finished his Master's and met his first wife in Mississippi. They returned to Shreveport where their two children were born.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Sandra Townson Bounds. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Bounds Michnewicz and husband, Jerry; nephew, Randy Enloe and wife, Teresa all of Marietta, Georgia; children, Amanda Bounds Chatelain and husband, Chris and Thomas Chandler Bounds of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Many holidays were shared with his stepchildren and granddaughters. They are Lauren Parker Humphrey and husband, Brown and Edward Beauregard Parker and wife, Tamara and granddaughters, Robinson Elizabeth Humphrey and Mary McCullough Humphrey, who he shared many of holidays with.
He loved his Lord and doing what Christ asked us to do. He volunteered helping the needy as well as animals needing homes.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the Shreveport Bossier Animal Rescue, 431 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71104 or to St. Vincent de Paul at St. John's Cathedral, P.O. Box 3911, Shreveport, LA 71133.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Elaine David
September 26, 2021
Chandler was always such a great guy, He was liked by everyone at St. Joe's. Prayers for the family.
Sandy Holman
April 20, 2020
I'll Remember Chandler with a smile. Sandy, you have my heartfelt sympathy. I will pray for God's peace to sustain you in the coming months. Love, Sandy
Terri Wehlander
April 19, 2020
Chandler may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. May he rest in peace. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Rebecca Thomas
April 19, 2020
Rest in peace my friend. You live on in the memory and heart of many.
Michele Guthrie
April 18, 2020
I went to St. Joe's with Chandler. I will keep him and his family in my prayers. May his soul rest in peace.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
April 18, 2020
The Final Salute
Brothers and Sisters-in-Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Charles (Chandler) Bounds our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Charles To Charles it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Army. Charles we commend you for your honorable military service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 881 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 127 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Charles' family and loved ones.
Sean Armstrong, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Ranny Griffin, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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