George Bond

1929 - 2016

HAMPTON - On Monday, September 5, 2016, an angel silently touched our loved one and showed him the path to his eternal resting place. George Bond, son of the late Johnnie F. and Hattie L. Bond, was born October 7, 1929 in North Carolina. He relocated to Hampton, VA in his early twenties and was employed by the City of Newport News as a Street Maintenance Engineer for a number of years. He was an active member of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple under the pastorate of the late Reverend M. Ivory Jefferson and then Reverend Dr. Jerome A. Barber. He served as a Deacon and Head of the Trustees under Reverend Jefferson and continued his service as a Deacon under Reverend Barber until his death. Deacon Bond was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Troy E. and Michael R. Thompson; two brothers, Willie and Johnnie Bond. He is survived by his wife, Katie T. Bond; three daughters, two sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren, four sisters, four brothers, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Homegoing Service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, September 9, 2016 at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Temple, 3100 Butternut Dr., Hampton. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 12-4 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home followed by a wake from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Six House, 2003 Kecoughtan Rd., Hampton. Mr. Bond will lie in state from 9 a.m. until the hour of the service at the church on Friday. To all that loved George Bond, remember, that as long as he has the love of each of you, he can continue to live his life in the hearts of all of you! O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.