Thomas "Tom" Lowe Bounds, 88, of Timonium, MD, passed away peacefully at home due to heart failure on January 4, 2022. Tom was unfailingly kind to all, had a wonderful sense of humor, and was well-liked by everyone. Tom grew up in Mardela Springs, MD, and graduated in a class of 12 from Mardela High School. He graduated from Washington College in 1955, where he met Sue, his wife of 66 years. Tom was drafted into the Army in 1957 and stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, where his official duties included traveling around Germany and Europe playing third base for the 8th Armored Division baseball team. After the Army, he moved back to Maryland's Eastern Shore and lived in Salisbury, MD where he managed the Farmers Bank of Mardela Springs for more than 20 years. He loved to travel and instilled that love in his children and grandchildren. Tom was fortunate enough to see most of the U.S. and many beautiful places in Europe, including his favorite, Switzerland's Bernese Oberland, where he celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by family. Tom loved baseball and coached Little League teams in Salisbury for many years. He also enjoyed watching baseball, soccer, and other sports on TV. Tom's intellect, inquisitiveness, and memory made him a master of geography, trivia, and statistics, and he could beat most people at Jeopardy. He was a member of the Freemasons for over 50 years.

He is survived by his devoted wife Dorothy "Sue" Reichlin Bounds, his children Kathleen Bounds Smith of Timonium, MD, William (and Diana) Bounds, of Pasadena, MD, and 3 grandchildren Andrew Warren Smith, Rebecca Ann Smith, and Arianna Sienna Bounds.

Due to the pandemic, there will be no services. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful, caring staff of the Gilchrist Center, which enabled Tom to remain at home surrounded by family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Gilchrist Home Care Services (Gilchrist Development Dept, 11311 McCormick Rd, Ste 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 or https://gilchristcares.org ).