Raymond Jerome Bounds
1964 - 2011
Raymond Jerome Bounds
1964 - 2011
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Raymond Bounds Obituary
A celebration of life gathering will be at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2011, at the Lytle Land and Cattle Company Banquet Room, corner of East South 11th and Judge Ely Boulevard, Abilene. Arrangements were made by Community Memorial Funeral Home, 1443 North 2nd Street, Abilene.
Jerome was born September 19, 1964 to Bertha (Kainer) and Eugene Bounds in Stamford, Texas. He graduated from Stamford High School. Jerome was a member of the Sheriff's Posse in Stamford. He graduated from Hardin-Simmons University. Jerome served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was employed by Ryan Energy Petroleum as a Directional Driller, having previously worked for the Child Protective Services in the Abilene and Haskell areas. Jerome was a calf roper; liked to ride horses; was an avid sportsman and hunter; loved to read books; and enjoyed coaching his sons in their sporting activities.
Survivors include his parents, Eugene and Bertha Bounds; his wife, Michelle Bounds; two sons, Justin Jerome Bounds and wife, Aleesha, and Brendon Whitley Bounds; a brother, Tony Freeman and wife, Billie Joe; two sisters, Judy Clifford and husband, Kevin, and Cherry Willhoite and husband, Tommy; a granddaughter, Addison Bounds; his mother-in-law, JoAnn Whitley; a sister-in-law, DeeDee Foster; nieces and nephews, Jason Wilson, Cole Wilson, Joshua Freeman, Amanda Mosley, Jason Foster, Robin Foster, and Josh Lindsey; and his English Mastiff, Rufus (his companion).
Memorials may be sent to the donor's favorite charity in memory of Jerome Bounds.
You may view and sign the guestbook at www.communitymemorialfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Bunny Baker
August 2, 2011
Sorry to hear about Jeromes death, may God be with his wife, and family. God bless you all.
Sandra Rhea
August 1, 2011
Sorry about your loss. Jerome was a very fine young man.
Bob and Sheryl Meek
August 1, 2011
Our prayers are with all the Bounds family. We are so genuinely sorry for the loss of Rome. May you find comfort from the many friends who love and care for you.
July 31, 2011
You are in thoughts and prayers as you go through this trying time in your life. Remember if God takes you to it,he will wrap his loving arms around you and get you through it. R.I.P Jerome you are home now. margaret
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robert & melody barr
July 31, 2011
our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. may god's speed give you comfort in the coming days. he was a wonderful person. may he rest in god's loving arms.
Billy & Sallye Hale
July 31, 2011
Our hearts are broken. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wanda Boldebuck
July 31, 2011
My heart breaks for the entire Bounds family. May you hold his memory in a special place inside you forever.
Steve King
July 30, 2011
Ill always remember Jerome as a man of service to his country as a Marine, of service to his community as an APS worker, but most of all as a friend to me.
You left too soon, my friend.
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