Richard Earl Bond

1932 - 2013

Richard Earl Bond obituary, 1932-2013

BORN

1932

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home

1682 State Road 135 North

Nashville, Indiana

Richard Bond Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 1, 2013.

Richard E. "Dick" Bond of Helmsburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana on August 30, 2013. He was born in Brown County, Indiana on March 15, 1932, the son of Earl and Grace (Barkes) Bond.

Dick was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the VFW. He retired from General Motors after 41 years of service. He married Lois (Wilkerson) Bond on June 13, 1953.

Dick dearly loved Coaching Little League Ball, Gardening, Golf, Deer Hunting, Fishing, was a prolific I.U. and Colts Fan as well as a Democrat Precinct Committee Person for 43 years, and for 8 years Proprietor of the Country Store at Brown County State Park.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 60 years; Lois, son: Rick Bond, 2 daughters: Amy (David) Patterson and Shirley (Mark) Manley. He is also survived by 1 granddaughter: Avery Patterson and 2 grandsons: Nolan Patterson and Neill Manley, as well as sisters: Betty (Dale) Mathis, Ruth (Loren) Moore and Susie Poling, sisters-in-law: Jean Bond, Pat Bond and Marilyn Bond, 19 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 daughter: Mindy Todd, and 4 brothers: Jack, James, Dale and Bill Bond.

Visitation will be held at Bond-Mitchell Funeral Home, 1682 SR 135 N, Nashville, IN. 47448 on Tuesday, September 03, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. and 1 hour prior to service on Wednesday, September 04, 2013 at 11:00a.m. Burial with Military Honors presented by the Brown County Honor Guard will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Nashville.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Brown County 4H Scholarship Fund c/o Purdue Extension P.O. Box 7, Nashville, Indiana 47448.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.BondMitchellFuneralHome.com

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September 13, 2013

We were sorry to read of Dick's passing. You are in our thoughts.

Nelda, John, and Judy Barnes
Tucson, AZ

September 9, 2013

Lois (and family), we were so sorry to hear that Dick had passed away. We will certainly miss seeing him at the B.C. Fair and teasing him!!! Carol and Jim Roberts

September 5, 2013

Dan and Cheryl Short

Lois, Ricky and family, we wanted to let you know how sorry we are to hear about Dick. May the wonderful memories and love you shared help you through this difficult time.

September 4, 2013

Mike Kent

So sorry to hear about the passing of Dick. Was a Great guy and co-worker at Chevrolet. Thoughts and prayers go to the family

September 4, 2013

Debbie Weber

Rick, I am so sorry for your loss. You & your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie Weber

September 3, 2013

Dick Bond was one of the nicest people that I ever met. I'm sure God and Dick are watching sports in heaven. Mark Manley

September 3, 2013

Phyllis McCormack, LSA

Rick, I'm so sorry. I know you will miss your Dad so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 2, 2013

Patty (Temple) Allman

My heart hurts for your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of spending weekends at the Bond house growing up. So sorry for your loss.

September 2, 2013

Steve & Sue Heinemann

Our prayers are with you Lois and all the family. Love, Steve and Sue (good friends of Shirley and Mark Manley).

September 2, 2013

Janie Cain

thoughts and prayers with all of you. although it has been years and years, I will always remember being so welcomed in your home.
Blessings. Janie Looper Cain

September 2, 2013

Thinking of you at this difficult time. We share your grief and hope we can keep in touch. Geneva Brummett and Ruby Clay, Martinsville, IN.

September 2, 2013

Betsy Kelp Galloway

Lois and family, my deepest sympathies are with you during this time of loss. I hope you can find reassurance in the love and care of your friends and allow the loving memories you have of Dick to help you through this time.

September 1, 2013

Wayne O'Har

So sorry for your loss. It has not been a good year for a lot of us but you have my prayers and sympathy. Dick will be missed by many but remembered by all.

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