Andrew Ray Bounds, Jr.

Andrew Rayford BoundsAndrew Rayford Ray Bounds Jr. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was born November 13, 1925 to Andrew Rayford Bounds Sr. and Willie Irene Bounds who proceeded him in death along with his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Lou Bounds. He is survived by his brother, Bill Bounds and wife Verna; sister Annie Mary Wiseman and husband Dick. Children: Donald Bounds and wife Pam; Craig Bounds and wife Martha; Daria Bounds; Brian Bounds and wife Mary Kaye.Grandchildren: Daniel Bounds and wife Sarah; Seth Bounds; Bethany Bounds; Lauren Bounds and fiance Tim Hoey; Andrew Bounds and wife Abby; Ryan Bounds and wife Lauren; Lindsey Jander and husband Kevin; Brice Bounds and fiance Emily Jones; Adam Bounds.Great-Grandchildren: Lilah, Luke and Charlie Bounds; Jackson VanOstrand; Greyson Jander; West Bounds; Beau Bounds.Ray was born in Laurel, Mississippi and at an early age moved to Cleveland, Texas with his family. He served in the Army during WWII in Germany, France and Italy immediately following his graduation from Cleveland High School. Upon returning to Cleveland he began working with his father in the sawmill business and in 1949 he began his long career with Martin Chevrolet in Cleveland, Texas. January 28, 2016 he celebrated the 75th anniversary of the dealership with the Martin family, of which he has been an integral part for the past 67 years. Ray was actively involved in numerous civic events and community projects throughout his lifetime. He was an active member of Second Baptist Church in Kingwood, Texas where he served faithfully until he went home to be with the Lord.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Reach Unlimited 12777 Jones Road #103 Houston, Texas 77070. Reach Unlimited is a special needs community that serves the Houston area. Rays grandson Seth lives and works at Reach.Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016 at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, 303 East Crockett Cleveland, Texas. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Second Baptist Church, North Campus 22770 HWY 59, Kingwood, Texas. The burial will be private.