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Jerome Bonds Obituary

Reverend Dr. Jerome Rusley Bonds Sr., 60, of Roanoke, Va., crossed the crystal river to heaven on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Bonds was born April 24, 1949, to the late James C. Bonds Sr. and Leonzia Williams Bonds Beale. Dr. Bonds served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He graduated from William Fleming High School and received his doctrine in Christian Education from Bethlehem Bible College where he currently served as a professor. Dr. Bonds was employed by Norfolk and Southern, Carilion RMH and the Town of Vinton. Dr. Bonds was the esteemed pastor of Bellevue Missionary Baptist Church, Hardy, Va. Those left to cherish his memory are Joyce Andrews Bonds, his devoted wife of 38 years; son, Jerome Rusley (Shari) Bonds Jr.; daughter, Joi Meshell Bonds; four granddaughters, Tateona, Dayzhane, Danesha and Amari, all of Roanoke; three brothers, Clarence III (Levon) Turpin, of Roanoke, James C. (Evola) Bonds Jr., of Chaddsford, Pa., and Durwin E. Bonds, of Roanoke; one sister, Sabra Bonds-Bratton, of Roanoke; one brother-in-law, Richard (Peggy) Andrews, of Long Beach, Calif.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, church family and friends. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Simmons and Dr. Apfel and the entire RMH ICU staff for all their services. The celebration of life for the Rev. Dr. Jerome R. Bonds Sr. will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Central Baptist Church with Dr. Ivory Morton officiating and the Rev. Thomas Harper, eulogist. The interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009, at Central Baptist Church. The family headquarters will be 3009 Willow Road. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.
Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 17 to Sep. 19, 2009.

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Antwon Harper

September 25, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Marvin Lawton

September 22, 2009

To First Lady Bonds and family, you have our heartfelt sympathy in the homegoing of Rev.Bond. You will continously be in our prayers.

Rev. & Mrs. Marvin Lawton, Sr.

Chester Henderson

September 21, 2009

We are regretfully sorry to hear of the loss of Rev. Dr. Bonds. Our familys are close. We prey that the Lord gives you all peace at this crucial time. We love you all. Chester and Learlee Henderson

Min. Deronda Bishop

September 20, 2009

To the Bonds Family, Dr. Bonds was a great teacher as well as preacher please know that my sympathies are will you. Please take comfort in knowing that He is with our Savior. I will miss his laughter and his teaching at Bethlehem Bible College.

dillard akers

September 19, 2009

I will always remember working with him at the railroad.He was a very good man.

Rev. James R. Burks, Jr. & Family

September 19, 2009

Dear Joyce & Family, Please know that the Rev. Dr. Jerome R. Bonds, Sr. was a friend, a mentor, a spiritual leader, and an "Angel" on earth. I thank him for his prayers during my illness, he interceded for me with God & only a true child of God would be able to do that. We love him and he will always hold a special place in our hearts and memory.

Wanda King

September 19, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Noma Knopp

September 19, 2009

To the Bonds Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, you will be in our prayers.
The Knopp Family

Rev. Rolando Twine - Pastor

September 19, 2009

Mrs. Bonds & Family,

We were saddened to hear of your loss. May you find peace in knowing, Rev. Bonds was about Gods Business and was always a friend to all. In every prayer, may you find a place of refuge. In every dawn, may Jesus meet you there. May God continue to bless you throughout this difficult time. You have our prayers.

Holy Trinity Baptist Church

W. Tyrone & AC Brooks

September 19, 2009

To the Bonds & Bratton Families:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the beautiful life of Rev. Bonds. May the memories you hold out weigh the loss you feel. May God continue to bless and guide your lives.

Rev. & Mrs. E. M. Wade

September 18, 2009

Sister Bonds and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Renee Bethel

September 18, 2009

To the Bonds family,
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Rev. Bonds in MRI. I never forgot him. He kept me laughing and smiling for the entire visit. God bless you Rev. Bonds and your family.

JACKIE FERGUSON

September 18, 2009

DEAR JOYCE AND FAMILY , SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I AM UNABLE TO GET TO THE VIEWING OR THE FUNERAL BUT KNOW THAT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME . KNOWING THAT HE WAS ABOUT HIS SAVIORS WORK SHOULD BRING YOU GREAT COMFORT .

September 18, 2009

The Jerome R. Bonds Family

Deepeth Symapthy
The Chestnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church Family.
Rev. Garrett Harmon -Pastor
Sis: Judy Starkey- Clerk
Sis: Roberta Carter- Corrsponnding Secretary.

September 18, 2009

The Jerome R. Bonds Sr.Family
Sorry to hear the passing of our dear Bro. in Christ. Praying for you and family that God will give you strength to go thru. We say to you wait on the Lord: be of good courage. and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. (Psalms 27:14).
Respectfully submitted
Sis: Roberta Carter.

Chadrick Younger

September 18, 2009

To the family and friends of Dr. Bonds,

Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. We pray the peace and love of Jesus Christ will cover you in your time of bereavement.

Pastor Chadrick L. Younger
Franklin Grove Missionary Baptist Church,
Penhook, VA

September 18, 2009

Dear Sabra,

May God be with you during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

God Bless
Nikki Day

DON SLEDD

September 18, 2009

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WORKED WITH JEROME AT EAST END SHOPS AND KNEW HIM AS INTELLIGENT,WITTY AND THE BEST RIB COOK I EVER MET. HE WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW AND I KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MAY HIS FAMILY TAKE COMFORT IN A LIFE WELL LIVED!

September 18, 2009

Dear Joyce,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you and your family the comfort and the strength during this time of sorrow.

God Bless
Nikki Day

Karen Maxwell

September 18, 2009

To Sabra Bratton, Joyce Bonds and Family, I am offering my condolences and prayers to you and your family. My heart goes out to you. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Continue to put your trust in the Lord and He will see you through. I love you with the love of Christ.

September 18, 2009

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Harper & Family

September 18, 2009

Our Deepest Sympathy To You

You have our deepest sympathy,
Wish there was more we could do,
To help ease the pain and sorrow,
We know you are now going through.
Time will heal the sorrow,
Loving memories you will always share,
Our hearts are going out to you today,
We want you to know -- we care.

Mount Hebron Chruch of Christ
Pastor: Dr Lucille Lawton

James Fralin

September 18, 2009

Joyce and family,

My thoughts are with you. Please know that you can take comfort in the memories of a life with a man that was a source of love, light and inspiration for many.

Brian H. & Joyce Davis

September 18, 2009

To the Bonds Family, we are sorry to hear about your lost. You have our deepest sympathy, condolences and prayers. May God comfort you during your bereavement.

September 18, 2009

Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pertrina (Trina) Amos
Charlotte, NC

September 18, 2009

Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pertrina (Trina) Amos
Charlotte, NC

Janie Ollie

September 18, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family.
Love
Janie Thompson Ollie and family

Arbutus Spradlin

September 18, 2009

Joyce and family
May you find comfort and strenth in God's precious love. you are in my thoughts and prayers

Arbutus Spradlin

September 18, 2009

Joyce
My God's precious love comfort and strengthen you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 18, 2009

Joyce and family
May God's precious love comfort and strengthen you.
Love Arbutus

September 18, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Jerome was a dear person. You are in my prayers.

Sandra Jacobs
Town of Vinton Public Works

Little River Missionary Baptist Church---- Rev. Clinton L. Crump, Pastor--LaVern D. Beaver, Clerk

September 18, 2009

To the family of Reverend Dr. Jerome Rusley Bonds, Sr.:

We, the Pastor, Associate Pastors, Officers, and Members of Little River Missionary Baptist Church, Floyd, VA would like to express our condolences to the family of Reverend Dr. Jerome Rusley Bonds, SR.

May the grace and mercy of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, comfort and strengthen you during this time of bereavement.

Our thoughts and prayers of comfort, our hearts of love, and our hands reach out to the family and friends at this most difficult time.

Rashaan Vaughn

September 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gregory Harper

September 18, 2009

To Mrs. Bonds and family,

My Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May knowing that he is in a better place help bring you comfort.

Lavetta Enoch Barlow

September 18, 2009

May the love of family and friends comfort you at this time.
Lavetta & James Barlow

Mercedes James

September 17, 2009

As Christians, we believe that God doesn't call us home until we've completed our assigned task(s). I don't know what God had in mind for J-rome, but as a husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and most importantly a man who was lead to preach and teach the goodness and worthiness of God, I believe that he accomplished what God intended. I share your sense of loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers. Mercedes, S. T. and Toni James

Taylor Lucas

September 17, 2009

REV.BONDS WAS SO HELPFUL AND SWEET. HE HELPED WITH EVERYTHING. HE IS MY BEST PASTOR EVER. I MISS REV. BONDS VERY MUCH AND I AM GOING LOVE HIM FOREVER.I AM GOING TO MISS HIM VERY MUCH . I AM SO SORRY MRS.BONDS FOR YOUR LOSS

Deborah Edwards

September 17, 2009

Joyce and Family,
Know that you are in my prayers. May the Lord keep you in perfect peace during this time of sorrow.

Your Classmate and Friend,

September 17, 2009

Rev. Bonds was a Great man. He walked his talk. We will miss him much.

Deacon James Bonds

Harriet(Beadie) Childress

September 17, 2009

To Mrs. Bonds and Family

You all have our deepest sympathy. We will miss Rev. Bonds. He was a kind man. When he worked in The Town of Vinton he was took good care aof our community. The Childress Family

Robin Carlisle

September 17, 2009

Mrs. Bonds and family:
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Joyce, I met you and your husband last year when you both came to my mother's funeral. I appreciate your kindness during our difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Robin Guy Carlisle (Paul's Sister)

September 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Mack

September 17, 2009

To Joyce and Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God continue to bless, keep and strengthen you.

William Reynolds & Family

September 17, 2009

May God Continue to Bless you during this time. Keep looking up to God for strength.

Raymond Harper

September 17, 2009

Bonds Family we are deeply sorrow to hear of the passing of Rev.Dr. Bonds
we are praying for the family. We love
you and may God continue to bless you.
Deacon Raymond & Sis. Ninateen Bond Harper.

James & Frances Wright

September 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 17, 2009

To the Bonds family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My God bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.

Angela Bennett

September 17, 2009

I wanted to let the family know that I am praying for you and may you feel the presence of the Lord during this time of grief.

taketa toliver

September 17, 2009

Bonds Family, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Rev Dr. Bonds was a really great person and he will be missed but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Adrian Fulton

September 17, 2009

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Sally Gravely

September 17, 2009

Dear Joyce and family,
My deepest sympathies are with you at this time of loss. I am sorry to hear of Jerome's passing.
God bless you,
Sally Gravely

Jessie Brown

September 17, 2009

To the Family of Rev. Jerome R. Bonds, Sr.

I'm glad I had the opportunity to get to know you and your family. The family can take comfort in knowing that God inherited an angel today to help him keep watch over the universe. May the Lord bless and keep the family always.

Mika Crump

September 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 17, 2009

Praying God will wrap his loving arms around you. I know he will be greatly missed. Marguerite Brown

September 17, 2009

God never makes mistakes and he never leaves us alone. Our prayer and sympathy are with Sis Bonds and the entire family.

Coles Creek Missionary Baptist Church Family- Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151

Rev. Woodrow Walker Jr.,Pastor

Earnestine Garrison

September 17, 2009

To Sister Bonds and family,I am very sadden about the loss of your husband.He was my teacher at Bethlehem Bible College,and a very good one at that. I will be keep ing you all in my prayers.God will see you through your time of bereavement, keep the faith. Love in Christ. Sister "Teen"

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