Joseph Arthur Bond Sr., age 68, of Leonardtown, Maryland peacefully passed away on January 14th, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born to John Henry Sr. and Sarah Rosetta Bond of Leonardtown, MD (Compton) on November 19, 1943.
Joseph, affectionately known as Jimmy or JB, was a lifetime member of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Leonardtown, MD. Joseph was employed for many years at the former St. Mary's Ice and Fuel Co. as an Office Assistant. He later was employed at the Burch Oil and the Southern Maryland Oil companies. Joseph's latest employment was at the Department of Agriculture in Washington D.C. until his health would no longer permit him to work. Joseph was also known for his services in the community as a heating & air mechanic and pool maintenance specialist.
Joseph was joined in holy matrimony with Dorothy Ann Thomas on October 19, 1963, they were blessed with five children; Joseph A. Bond Jr., Eunice V. Bond (Kelly), Deborah D. Briscoe (Henry), Brian-Tony Bond, Dwayne W. Bond (Karla). Seven grandchildren Joseph A. Bond III, Keneisha N. Holt, Rashad Briscoe, Lexie Bond, Andrew Bond, Brittney Bond, and Carlos Bond.
Some of Joseph's favorite past times were softball, playing the keyboard in a band, playing cards, keno, and the lottery, and bid-wisk tournaments. Joseph was also a member of the Big Foot Hunting Club.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Bond, Sr. and Sarah Rosetta Bond. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and his siblings, Anna T Robinson, John Henry Bond Jr. (Victoria), Mary Florence Travers (John), Mary Arthur Lee Burroughs, and Linda Bond.
Family and friends will unite on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 10:00 am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganiza, MD. Interment immediately following at Charles Memorial Gardens in Leonardtown, MD