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Beryl L. "Buddy" Bounds
1957 - 2025
Beryl Bounds Obituary
July 21, 1957 -
November 6, 2025
Beryl Bounds, Jr., 68, of Knoxville, TN, died in his home surrounded by family on November 6, 2025. He was appropriately known as "Buddy", as he was a great friend to everyone he met.
Buddy was born in Knoxville to Beryl, Sr. and Betty Caldwell Bounds in 1957. He graduated from Carter High School before receiving both an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. He went on to a distinguished 37-year career in engineering, sales, and leadership at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN and Allentown, PA, before relocating to Wake Forest, NC and working for Novozymes (Novonesis). He cherished the opportunities his career provided to travel the world and form lasting friendships along the way. He retired to his hometown of Knoxville in 2022.
He deeply valued each church he was a member of and was always eager to serve - whether by singing in the choir, leading small groups, or lending a helping hand wherever it was needed. He also enjoyed golfing and fishing, though he'd say the real joy came from spending time and sharing laughs with the people he was with.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents Beryl and Betty Bounds and brother-in-law Steven Cobb. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Sharon Bounds, children Bradley Bounds (Baltimore, MD) and Emily Bounds (Nashville, TN), brother and sister-in-law Doug and Lisa Bounds (Kingsport, TN), sister-in-law Susan Cobb (Knoxville), uncle Dean Bounds (Largo, FL), and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A celebration of life will will be held at 6 pm on Saturday, November 15 at Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville, TN. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends from 4-6 pm. Buddy enthusiastically supported the Loudon County Habitat for Humanity and Concord United Methodist Building Fund.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rosefuneraltn.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim Stakias
November 15, 2025
Sharon, Bradley and Emily,
May you find peace of heart and mind in the days ahead, as we
mourn the loss of Buddy. A class act thru and thru!
Bernice Ramey
November 15, 2025
Me and Carolyn wanted to say we are so sorry for your loss. But like the Lord says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. He is in the arms of Jesus. Sharon if you need anything me and Carolyn can do just call us. 423 612 2939. We miss working
You and Buddy were 2 of the nicest people we knew at Wexford House. Again I'm sorry for your loss.
Carolyn and John McCoy
November 14, 2025
Sharon and family, Buddy was a blessing to many, and we were among those. We appreciated his genuine caring for our family as he served as CLC chairperson at FBSUMC. We have fond memories of his smiling encouragement as we journeyed together in unchartered territory. If there is indeed a heaven, Buddy is there. Blessings, Carolyn and John McCoy
Frances Cottrell
November 13, 2025
Such sad news. So many wonderful memories of the times our families spent together in Kingsport. Heartfelt condolences for Sharon, Bradley and Emily.
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