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John Bonds Obituary
Born in South Carolina, he was the son of the late Clarence and Marie Bonds. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy and retired from civil service as a Flight Line Supervisor at NAS Oceana. He was a long-time member of the Suffolk Golf Course and avid fan of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks. Most importantly he was a dedicated family man who cherished every moment spent with them.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, JoEtta Bonds and siblings William Bonds, Rachel Clawson and Clarence Hobson.
Left to cherish his memory: his wife, Amy Bonds; daughter, Tracy Dove and husband, Aaron; son, John Bonds, Jr., and wife, Myiah; step daughter Kathleen Harper and husband, Chris; and step daughter Casey Elliott; two brothers, Joe Bonds and Lloyd Bonds; and grandchildren, Alexis, Colby, Kaydence, Anabel, Kyleigh, Jax, and Jolie; along with many other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer at go2foundation.org. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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mary urban
April 14, 2021
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.
Tara Knight
April 12, 2021
John Bonds Jr., I am sorry for your loss. May God add peace and comfort during this time.
Sharon Dove
April 12, 2021
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.
Wesley Baker
April 11, 2021
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. We will sure miss Mr. GQ he was one like no other.
The Barker Family.
Evelyn and Edward Whitley
April 11, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. John will be missed by us all.
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