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In Memory

Paul Bounds (369)

PAUL BOUNDS, HAS LEFT THE RANGE
HCRPC Member #369
With a warm ready smile, he was an outgoing conversationalist who was knowledgeable in many subjects. He was an avid hunter who enjoyed the hunting season and the camaraderie with friends sitting around a campfire. Camping, skiing, swimming, weightlifting to name just a few were activities he enjoyed throughout his life. He was Boy Scout Leader of his son’s Troop. The study of military history was a passion of his.  Paul lived a full and rich life with courage and gusto. His parting word would be - Geronimo!

Paul is survived by his son, Michael Bounds of Fort Worth; former wife, Rachel Barminski Bounds of Santa Fe; sister, Amy Medina Repp; Brian Pape, brother-in-law of Austin; Nephews Jacob Repp of Dallas,Ian Pape of Austin; Nieces Jenna Repp Temkin of  Dallas, Natalie Pape of Austin; one great-niece and one great-nephew; and many cousins. He was pre-deceased by his stepfather, Dr. Miguel Medina, Dr. of Pharmacology at UT San Antonio; Sister, Sara Medina Pape, a Professor of Makeup and Costume Design at St. Edward’s University in Austin; father, Frank Bounds, a Combat Medic in
WWII and teacher; and Mother, Johnnie Word Medina, Masters of Psychology.

The family wishes to thank the medical staff at Harris Hospital, the Ambulance EMTs, caregivers, and a special thank you to Dr. Le, who cared for Paul for many years with compassion.

Also left to mourn this loss is the family of his Uncle O. D. Bounds of Fort Worth and Weatherford. His high school and college friends, co-workers and his military buddies.

A military service will be held on July 12 at 9:15 am at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas 75211. The family requests that no flowers be sent, but that if you wish to honor Paul, contribute to the Youth Orchestra of Fort Worth in honor of Paul and Michael Bounds, or a charity of your choice in his memory.

Paul Stewart Bounds, 74, passed away Tuesday morning, June 26 at Harris Hospital following a lengthy illness. A native Texan, he was born to Frank an Johnnie Bounds on December 4, 1948 in Fort Worth. He along with his two younger sisters, Amy and Sara, were raised in San Antonio, their mother’s hometown. The family returned to the Fort Worth area and Paul graduated from MacArthur High in Irving with the Class of ’67. In 1971 he graduated from UT Austin with a BA degree where he studied Government and Political Science. Aside from his family, Paul was devoted to the military. He volunteered for military service and went to UT Austin as part of the ROTC. Following college he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army 82nd Airborne Division and served as a Pathfinder and a Paratrooper. He was decorated with National Defense Service Medal, Senior Parachute Badge,
and Expert Infantryman’s Badge. Paul received the Meritorious Service Medal in 1992 from President George H. W. Bush. He completed an additional 26 years inthe Army Reserve and the Texas National Guard. He retired from the Army with the rank of Lt. Colonel.

In 1978, Paul met Rachel Barminski at UNT in Denton where he had a Lost-wax bronze casting business. They were married on Veteran’s Day that same year in Fort Worth and made it their permanent home. They had one child, son Michael. Paul was a devoted and supportive father and maintained a close relationship with his son to the very end. The last eight months of his life, father and son lived together with Michael lovingly taking on the role of caregiver.

Paul retired in 2015 from the City of Fort Worth as Security Supervisor in the Water Department. His career in city government spanned 35 years of service in Public Works and Texas Municipal Government starting with cutting the grass all the way to being Interim City Manager of White Settlement and
Parks and Recreation Director.
 

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