Elliott Gail Bounds
Elliott Gail Bounds, 81, of Beaumont, Texas, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on August 28, 1941, to Robbie Louise Whipple Bounds and Gail M. Bounds, in Abilene, Texas. Elliott was a 1959 graduate of Beaumont High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1961-1963 after being honorably discharged. He married his wife, Kay, in 1964, at St. Anthony Cathedral, and they were married for 57 years and together raised 3 amazing daughters. Elliott retired as Engine 4 Captain of the Beaumont Fire Department after 27 years of service from 1964-1991.
He was a great husband to his late wife. He and his late wife loved bowling. Elliott enjoyed hunting, golf, baseball, horseracing, cooking, and gardening. He loved watching his grandson, Justin, play sports.
Survivors include his children, Kristine Smith and her husband, Greg, Linda Bounds, and Shannon Bounds, all of Beaumont; grandchildren, Justin Smith and Chase Smith; and great-grandchild, Sutton Smith.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary “Kay” C. Bounds; and brother, Paul Bounds.
A gathering of Mr. Bounds’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Broussard’s. His interment with Military Honors will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Harbor Hospice on Major Drive for their care and compassion.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- August 1, 2023
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- August 2, 2023
- 10:00 am
Interment with Military Honors
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- August 2, 2023
My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. Elliott was a wonderful person, May his soul rest in God’s peace.
My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. Elliott was a wonderful person, May his soul & all the souls of the dearly departed rest in God’s peace.
Linda so sorry to hear about your Dad. God bless y’all and our prayers go out to you and your family.🙏🏻
I’m so sorry for you all 💙. God Bless you girls . We are think of you
Remembering your Dad. Heaven gained another great husband, father and his service to the community will not be forgotten. Our fire fighting/Bevil Oaks family may have lost a member, but we will all be together again someday. With sincerest prayers for peace during this time.
Elliott was a good man and excellent firefighter…. He will be missed.
Prayers for the family.
So very sorry for your loss. Let your many memories carry you through the days and weeks ahead.
Love & prayers to all of you.
So sorry to hear about Elliott’s passing, you guys are in our thoughts and prayers, love y’all!
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincere condolences for the Bounds family. May he rest in peace…
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Your parents were such sweet neighbors.
I am so sorry for your loss Kristine, Linda and Shannon. I am praying you find peace in this time of sorrow. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
We love you, Pam & Sheldon
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Our prayers and love to Kristine, Linda, Shannon and all of the Bound’s family, friends and loved ones. May your Mom and Dad rest in peace, reunited, as members of the family of GOD, in Heaven.
We love you all and are here, for you, if there is anything we can do.
Love,
Uncle Johnny & Aunt Judy
Love you girls! Praying for you during this difficult time of loss and grief. May you find solace and comfort in the strength of your faith, the support of family, friends, the love and memories each of you share and the sure hope of the resurrection.
Jay and Dennis White
My heart breaks for your family. I think of the reunion in Heaven and smile.
We were good friends but he gave me so much shit all the time. Whether we were at the bowling alley or the baseball field. I wish him peace and will keep him in my prayers God bless all of you
So sorry to here the loss of your dad. He was a sweet friend.
So sorry to hear about y’all’s Dad passing. Loosing a parent is so hard!! Keeping y’all in my thoughts and prayers!!
To all the family,
I am greatly saddened to learn of Elliott’s death, but also know that God has removed him from his misery of illness….Been part of the family thru the Bryants for many, many years and loved Kay and Elliott for most of our lives…from experience, I can assure you that regardless of age or condition of health, we are never ready to say BYE to those we love, but also know that God continues to walk with each of you daily, hand in hand….my prayers and blessings are sent your way this day….
.R. O. Williams, Jr. (for the Williams family)
I’m thinking of you three.
Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.
Tiffany Theriot Ellis
I am sorry for your loss. The family is my thoughts and prayers