Bruce Aron Bounds, age 61, was born August 1, 1960, in Hazelcrest, IL to Aron (Bill) and Mary Bounds. 

Bruce is survived by his wife of 35 years, Brenda Gail Bounds of Water Valley, MS; three sons, Lee (Jennifer) Miller of Lumberton, MS, Derek (Samantha) Dukes of Purvis, MS, and Jeffrey (Kristy) Bounds of Derma, MS; one daughter, Holly (Ranaldo) Smith of Water Valley, MS; one brother, Brian Bounds of Purvis, MS; two sisters, Bonnie Gentry and Terri Bowers both of Purvis, MS; seven grandchildren, Joseph, Lexi, and Sam Dukes all of Purvis, MS, Selena Bounds of Oxford, MS, Riley, Aubree, and Kaylee Smith all of Water Valley, MS; his second parents (in laws), Carroll and Ann Crenshaw of Water Valley, MS; one nephew, five nieces, as well as aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins.

A Memorial service honoring the life of Bruce will be held Monday October 11, 2021 at 2 pm at First Assembly of God Church 305 North Court Street in Water Valley, Ms.