George Thomas Bond

George Thomas Bond, 79, of Spring, passed away January 3, 2021.  He was born May 6, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Paul W. Bond and Joyce Roberta Ramsey Bond.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Ross Bond; son, Paul W. Bond; grandson, Wesley T. Bond; sister Eleanor Bond; step sister  Rexie Baca; step brother Joe D. Bloodworth(Lucy).  Brothers-in-law Gary Ross (Sherry) and Randal Ross;  sister-in-laws, Janet Bibler (Larry) , Doris Courtright (Mike),

And Elaine Householder (Brian).

Including both his parents and step mom (Margaret) he was preceded in death by his Mother and Father In laws ; James and Norma Ross; a brother-in-law, James Ross and Larry Bibler.

George’s family traveled the Rodeo circles in his early years. They moved to Carlsbad, NM where his dad worked for a boot maker.  His dad and mom decided to move to Nogales, Arizona and opened their own Custom Boot company, Paul Bond Boot Company.

George worked with his father at Paul Bond Boots while attending college at the University of Arizona.  He decided to pursue a career in Law and attended Baylor Law School in Waco, Tx.  Upon graduation with high honors George worked as a Defending Attorney in Arlington, Tx.

While working at the Arlington law firm, George and then wife, Jennifer adopted a son, Paul W. Bond, named after George’s dad.

Shortly after Paul was born, George accepted a job with ExxonMobil as a Contractual Lawyer. George retired after 35 years with ExxonMobil and continued to work for them for another 10 years as a contractor.

George married Joan Ross Bond in April 2003.  They shared a lot of common interests, the theaters of downtown Houston, Baseball games with grandsons teams, traveling as much as possible,  visiting families in Arizona, N.M., Texas and Ohio.

George was a mentor for grandson, Wesley during his elementary years while Wesley’s dad was in the Marines, then home and in college. 

George was known by Wesley’s friends as PaPaPow.  He had given him that name from visits to the local shooting range and it stuck.

George had served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years right out of High School.  His grandson Wesley is now following his footsteps and is stationed in Norfolk, Va with the US. Navy.  He was able to surprise George with an unexpected visit two days after Christmas this year.

George will be sadly missed by all,  His large family on both sides, cousins, nephews and nieces.  He made friends easily and loved to carry on discussions with topics of the day. His wonderful smile and easy laugh will be remembered by all.

A memorial service will be planned for later this year.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests memorial contribution in George’s name be directed to Big Brothers Big Sisters at bbbstx@bbbstx.org or The Houston Foundation helping those in need at this critical time with the Pandemic at www.houstontx.gov/finance/houston_foundation.html