Buck Bounds

Shelton E. "Buck" Bounds (June 11, 1929 – January 31, 2020) was an American farmer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served two terms on the Philadelphia, Mississippi board of aldermen and one term in the Mississippi House of Representatives.[1] He ran for state senate in 1999 but lost to state Democratic chair Gloria Williamson in the primary.[2] His son, C. Scott Bounds, currently serves in the legislature as a Republican, after he switched parties in 2010.

Buck Bounds
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
January 5, 1988  January 7, 1992
Preceded byMike Eakes
Succeeded byMike Eakes
Personal details
Born(1929-06-11)June 11, 1929
Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 31, 2020(2020-01-31) (aged 90)
Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Barbara Mooney
Alma materEast Central Community College
University of Southern Mississippi
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Battles/warsKorean War

References

  1. "Former legislator laid to rest". The Neshoba Democrat. February 5, 2020. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  2. Ammerman, Joseph (August 25, 1999). "Rayborn loses Senate seat; most incumbents fare well". The Clarion-Ledger. p. 3B. Retrieved October 1, 2020 via Newspapers.com.
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