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Robert Bondurant Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Robert Jackson (Jack) Bondurant, age 75, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 at his home. He was the son of Jackson Keith and Evelyn Boring Bondurant. Jack was a life-long member of Concord United Methodist Church, where he served in many capacities. He was a 1957 graduate of Farragut High School and Lincoln Memorial University in 1962, where he played on the men's tennis team and was active in alumni affairs. Jack joined the family business, Bondurant Brothers Company, in 1962 and later became President. While at Bondurant Brothers, he served on LMU's Board of Trustees. After his retirement from Bondurant Brothers, he joined the faculty of Lincoln Memorial University, where he coached the women's tennis team and later served as Athletic Director until 2006. In 2012, he was inducted into the LMU Athletic Hall of Fame. He later held several positions at Knox County Mobile Meals. He was a member of the South Knoxville Rotary Club and presently served on the board of the Farragut Folk-Life Museum and at his death, a docent. His love of athletics and Farragut High School found him in attendance at most of Farragut's ball games. He also enjoyed his many friends at the Knoxville Racquet Club over the years.
He is preceded in death by his son, Robert Keith (Bobby) Bondurant. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Donna Thompson Bondurant; daughter, Kathy Bondurant Odom; husband, Chris Odom; and grandchildren, Emily, Abbie and Matthew Odom, of Knoxville; his sister, Barbara Bondurant Pelot and husband, Reuben Nisbet (Nib) Pelot, lll; sisters-in-law, Jean Thompson Butler and husband, John Butler, and Jerlene Thompson Leach; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2015, Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel, with the Rev. Brent Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m., preceding the service. Interment will take place 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2015, Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934, or to Knox County Mobile Meals, P.O. Box 51650, Knoxville, TN 37950. On-line condolences may be extended at www.rosemortuary.com. Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
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for Robert Bondurant
Frank Horton
June 10, 2015
I worked during the summers from 65 to 69 at Bondurant Brothers and Jack was always pleasant to be around, he always had a wonderful spirit.
June 9, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My father, Wilburn Mays, worked with Mr. Bondurant for years at Bondurant Bros. The family is in our prayers. Eddie and Delene Mays Cooper.
June 9, 2015
My sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved.
"The span of our life is 70 years, Or 80 if one is especially strong."
Yet, God promises more - living forever here on earth.
~Ps 37:29
Hank and Mary. Biddle
June 9, 2015
We send our most sincere condolences to Donna and the rest of the family.
Jim and Georgia Cigliano
June 8, 2015
Donna and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We value all of the good memories we have of the two of you in our LMU days. Jack has left many good memories of his grace and kindness and spirit of trying to make a difference since those days. We pray for your comfort and blessings in this great loss.
June 8, 2015
My deepest sympathies are extended to the family. I will remember Jack as one of the fortunate few who clearly had his priorities of God, family, friends, and community clearly aligned. I will fondly think of him as one of the truly good guys. RIP.
Life Long Friend,
Gary Brown
June 8, 2015
We are sorry for your loss and we have you and your family in our prayers.
May God Bless you all!
from your friends at the LMU Dining Hall in Harrogate, TN
Laura Cox
June 8, 2015
Barbara, Nib and family, Please accept my condolences. Sincerely, Laura Cox
Erin Cotner
June 8, 2015
Jack will always hold a special place in my heart. I am so saddened to learn of his passing. Jack's lovely family is in my thoughts and prayers. Jack was always patient, warm, and caring. He put up with silly college girls on long van rides with the greatest of ease. I am so lucky to have been one of them.
Thank you Jack for the wonderful years I was lucky enough to spend learning from you on how to be a better person.
Pete Holt
June 7, 2015
So Sorry To Hear That Jack Has Passed Away My Deepest Condolences To His Family And Loved Ones
June 7, 2015
So saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Sending love and condolences to many cousins.
Sarah Johnson Lescure
June 7, 2015
Thinking of the family and old memories of the past. Jack was a good friend.
Barbara Brown Johnston
Joan Maxie Johnston
June 7, 2015
Will be missed by many.
June 7, 2015
Donna when I heard about Jack passing away, my mind was filled with wonderful memories of all of us at LMU. I don't know the right thing to say except Jack was one of a kind. He had so many positive attributes. Memories have a way of helping with the healing . Jay and I treasure your friendship and send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Wish I could be there to give you a big hug.
Joan Maxie Johnston
George Doss
June 7, 2015
Jack was a gentleman, a friend, a fellow student at LMU, a tennis team teammate, and was a success in life spent with seriousness of purpose and as a builder of society. Farewell Jack
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