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Bond Arthur Thomas Sr. obituary, Dayton, OH

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Bond Arthur Thomas, Sr.

Mr. Bond Arthur Thomas, Sr., age 61 of Dayton, OH, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at his residence.

Born May 7, 1951 in Chicago, IL to the late Eloyd Sr. and Millard (Bond) Thomas, but grew up in Jackson, TN. He graduated from Merry High School, Class of 1970. He attended Tennessee State University where he completed a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice, and became a Correctional Officer for the state of Tennessee in 1972. Bond became a Christian very early in his life when he joined Mount Zion Baptist Church in Jackson, TN.

Preceded in death by his brothers, Mr. Eugene Arthur Thomas and Mr. Eloyd Thomas, Jr.

He is survived by his children, Bond A. Thomas, Jr. of Waukegan, IL, Brian E. Thomas of Silver Spring, MD, Damon M. Thomas of Nashville, TN, Yvonne M. Thomas of Dayton, OH; siblings, Angela Thomas Boatwright of Los Angeles, CA, Michael Paxton of Memphis, TN; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends.

Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2012 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1720 Linnbrook Drive, Dayton. Rev. Reginald Frey officiating. Interment Greencastle Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton, OH 45406; (937) 274-1693. Online condolences may be expressed at [email protected]

Published by The Jackson Sun on Oct. 4, 2012.

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Angela,

May you find comfort in knowing that your loved on is in God's care.

Grafton Whitlow - Fisk '73

October 20, 2012

To Angie,Bond Jr, and Brain, I was overwhelmed and deeply saddened to receive the news of Bond"s passing. Once again our family chain has been breached, our family bond remains steadfast. I am looking forward to our reunion in 2014, I will keep each of you in my prayers.

Sincerely your cousin,
Eleanor Grimes Goines
Florissant, Missouri

October 7, 2012

We the members of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist, Jackson, TN, extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Bond. Home church where Bond, Angela and Eloyd grew up. We will keep you in our prayers. Respectfully submitted. Rev. B. E. Anderson and Members

October 6, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

October 6, 2012

My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you always. Look to God for comfort and allow your friends to love and embrace you through this difficult time.
Wendy Dixon and Family

October 6, 2012

I,m so sorry for your loss may God bless you and all of Bonds family. Cece Davis co-worker.at Dunbar usps

cece davis

October 5, 2012

I remember the comical, handsome, and sweet classmate, Bond Thomas. Angela, Tee Willie, and the rest of the family, you have my sincere prayers.

Mattie Williamson Roby

October 4, 2012

We will truly miss you Uncle Bond....
Love You
Tonya Price

October 4, 2012

Our prayers are with the family. Rosemary, Ann and the late Dell Marie Morris.

October 4, 2012

I was so sorry to hear about my cousin & classmate from Merry High School Class of 1970. It seems like just yesterday when we were all sitting together this past July at the All Merry High School Reuion in Jackson, TN. I will miss your smile & your humor whenever we met up even while growing up

Tee Willie ( Hardin) Woods

October 4, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

EDWARD KEETON

October 4, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss Angie. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Dottie (Paxton) Woods Memphis, TN

October 4, 2012

My prayer's and condolences goes out to the family im so sorry to hear of your loss Thomas was a amazing person and a good friend he will be truly missed,,,,

Angela Cole

October 4, 2012

Bond, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Terryll Zade

October 2, 2012

My heart is heavy with sorrow! I was looking forward to having Bond join our school district here is Waukegan,Il. I often hear about you all the time from my brother, George as he found it find encouraging talking to you almost everyday! You are going to be miss by all of your Merry High class of 1970 friends.
Sadie May Robinson

October 2, 2012

Sorry to hear about your loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Let me know if I can help in anyway.

Doris Jones

October 2, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your love one. I remember Bond growing up in Jackson, TN. Your cousin, Carol Grimes-Weeden

October 2, 2012

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