Cameron Dewey Bounds Jr., known to most as C.D., died peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home, at the age of 93.
He was born June 28, 1930 in Robeson County to Dewey and Lellon Culberth Bounds.
He was a faithful member of Raeford First Baptist Church where he was a lifetime deacon. He served as Youth Choir Director, congregational music leader, choir member, and church treasurer for 20 years.
He loved playing golf, fishing, singing, and working in the yard. He was extremely active in the Raeford community and schools. But above all else, he loved his family. They were his treasure.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Lellon Bounds; two sisters, Grace B. Ivey and husband Kelly, Gertrude B. Hearn and husband Marshall; and one brother, Bobby Bounds and wife Neecie.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Dorothy Deaver Bounds, known to all as Dot; three daughters: Kathy Bounds of Bluffton, South Carolina, Susan Bounds Huggins of Bolivia, North Carolina, and Cammy Bounds of Fayetteville; four grandchildren: Amanda Gleason (Matt), Jeffrey Huggins, Corey Floyd, and Andrea Hayden; three great-grandchildren: Evan Gleason, Hudson Floyd, and Noah Gleason; one brother: Charles Bounds (Miriam); two sisters-in-law: Jeannette D. Edwards (Eddie) and Ann D. Gainey; as well as nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends.
A memorial service will be held 11a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Raeford First Baptist Church with Revered Michael W. Martin officiating. Family will receive friends after the service in the First Baptist Church, Gatlin Hall.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to: Raeford First Baptist Church, 333 N. Main Street Raeford, N.C. 28376; Scotland County Regional Hospice, 610 Lauchwood Drive Laurinburg, N.C. 28352.