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Archie Boyd Obituary
ARCHIE BESSIE (BONDS)-BOYD
Gary, Indiana
Archie Bessie (Bonds)-Boyd, age 60 of Gary, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 12th at Methodist Hospital Northlake in Gary, IN. She was a faithful member of The Church of Deliverance In Christ in Gary, Indiana. She was preceded in death by father, L.V. Bonds; mother, Lutisha Bonds; daughter, LaTanza Biffle/Denson; son, Taiwan Biffle and 4 brothers, Paul Bonds, Otis King, Otha Bonds and Howard "Bo" Bonds. She is survived by her husband, Paul Boyd of Morton, MS; 3 sons Gordon (Darquia) Biffle, Jr. DeShawn Bonds, Preston (Scooby) Bonds all of Gary, IN; 1 daughter, Tomashia (Ms. Molly) Bonds of Merrillville, IN; 1 goddaugther, Michelle Leake of St. Paul, MN; 1 son,-in-law, Michael Denson of Gary, IN; 3 sisters, sisters, Sallie Carter of Hebron, IN; Jerline (Billy) Johnson of Gary, IN and Marie Anderson of Indianapolis, IN; 3 brothers, Rev. Lorenzo (Sybil) Bonds, Willie (Paulette) Bonds, all of Gary, IN, Donnell (JuRhonda) Bonds of Las Vegas, NV; 1 godbrother, Arthur Landon of Milwaukee, WI; 2 sisters-in-law, Sherry Bonds of Schererville, IN and Pauline Boyd of Morton, MS; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; special friend, Faye Hardin of Chicago Heights, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 and the Family Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home at 4209 Grant St., Gary, IN. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at The Church of God in Christ located on 5718 W. 9th Ave. Gary, IN at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Lorenzo Bonds. Interment immediately following service at Evergreen Memorial Park, Hobart, IN.
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Memories and Condolences
for Archie Boyd
Mary A Woodley-Smith
January 11, 2023
Wow, I remember all the good times we had growing up on Georgia street. Think about you often. Each time I come home I visited your sons BBQ . My daughter and her family are always there. Missing you my dear friend.place, nice
Lake County Clerks's Office
January 21, 2010
January 21, 2010
To The Family of ARCHIE BESSIE (BONDS)-BOYD
Dear Family:
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you, to myself; that where I am there you may be also.” John 14: 1-3
The Lake County Clerk Michael A. Brown wishes to extend to you his most heartfelt sympathy during the loss of loved one, Mrs. Archie Boyd. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our consolation lies in the fact that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We know that Archie was one of God’s own and so we celebrate her “homecoming.” Please be comforted in the fact she has been given a new heavenly body that will enter into the presence of the Lord and rejoice among the angels.
While we recognize that you are experiencing a time of profound loss and sorrow, Proverbs 3:5-6 states “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” To the family of Mrs. Archie Boyd please remember that God can, God will, and it is up to us to accept what He does. May the Lord continue to bless and comfort you. Michael A. Brown and the Lake County Clerk’s Office pray that God will ease the pain of your loss through the good memories of her life with you and the legacy Mrs. Archie Bessie Bond-Boyd leaves behind.
Please except our condolences at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael A. Brown,
Lake County Clerk
January 20, 2010
I am saddened by your loss. I remember Archie as a ray of sunshine, full of life and lots of fun! Our condolences to the families.
Carla Jackson & Family (Tucker, GA)
MICHAEL FERGUSON
January 20, 2010
TO UR FAMILY BONDS AND BOYD. I AM JUST SHOCK BY TONIGHT I JUST READ ONLINE NEWSPAPER. SO I AM REALLY REALLY SORRY TO LOST BY MRS. BOYD. I AM REALLY REALLY MISS HER SO MUCH. I AM ALWAYS MESS WITH HER HAHA AND MY OLD FRIENDS VERNON. I WILL LET VERNON KNOW THAT ALSO... HEY MYA ,DUKE, AND JAZZY. SO I KNOW U KEEP FOCUS ON UR OWN WAYS. ANYTIMES I WILL MEET U THERE ANYWHERE, OF COURSE U ARE RARE TO FIND ME... SO I AM SORRY I LOVE HER SO MUCH AND MISS HER SO MUCH JUST MISSING SERVICE BY TODAY. I LOVE U BONDS AND BOYD'S FAMILY .
BY THE FERGUSON'S FAMILY.
SIOBHAN
January 19, 2010
MY PRAYERS 2 THE FAMILY ARCHIE WILL BE GREATLEY MISSED......
January 19, 2010
TO the Family. My deepest condolences are with you at this time. may god keep you comforted. Love alway cousin Charlie T. & Family ATLANTA GEORGIA.
JANA BLOOD
January 19, 2010
THERE IS NO WAY TO EXPRESS HOW WE FEEL. BUT I KEEP TELLING MYSELF THAT GOD KNOWS. AUNT ARCHIE, WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. I REMEMBER THAT TIME WHEN MS. MOLLY AND I KNOCKED OVER THAT FLOWER POT ON YOUR BRAND NEW CARPET! I AM GOING TO MISS U MUCH! FROM BETTYE BONDS, GENE (TRINA), CHARLES, TERRY, JANA BLOOD(ANTHONY). WE LOVE YOU AUNT ARCHIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 EVER
JANA BLOOD
January 19, 2010
THERE IS NO WAY TO EXPRESS HOW WE FEEL. B UT I KEEP TELLING MYSELF THAT GOD KNOWS. AUNT ARCHIE, WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. I REMEMBER THAT TIME WHEN MS. MOLLY AND I KNOCKED OVER THAT FLOWER POT ON YOUR BRAND NEW CARPET! I AM GOING TO MISS U MUCH! FROM BETTYE BONDS, GENE (TRINA), CHARLES, TERRY, JANA BLOOD(ANTHONY). WE LOVE YOU AUNT ARCHIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 EVER
January 19, 2010
TO ALL OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF "MS. ARCHIE" I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY LOVE TO YOU ALL..I HAD A PLEASURE IN BEING IN THE BOYD FAMILY, MY DAUGHTER IS "DESHAWNA BONDS"..TO "SHAWNIE, MS.MOLLY,SCOOBY, AND BABY JR I KNOW THE LOVE U GUYS SHARED WITH EVERYONE, I JUST WANT TO LET MYA, DUKE AND JAZZY KNOW THAT U GUYS WILL BE OK..STAY FOCUSED AND I LOVE YOU ALL...
Arlene Thomas
January 19, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
EARLVENE SPENCER
January 19, 2010
Although i have replied late to the guest book, (prayers "has always" been within my heart for the entire family. May my deepest prayes reach out to my Aunt and Grandad. My memories are that you were both beautiful inside and out. Love to each of you.
Earlvene Luvette Bonds Spencer & Family
Theola Marion & Family
January 18, 2010
Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.Hold stedfast to GOD'S unchanging hand.The assurace to know that GOD has prepared a place for us.John14:1-3.
Michael Johnson & Family
January 18, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kesha Winningham-Pope
January 18, 2010
To the Family:
Our prayers are with you at this time. Focus on the wonderful memories that you have. Remember that weeping only endures for a night, but JOY cometh in the morning. Be comforted in knowing that she is with her Heavenly Father and all is well with her soul.
Cousins,
Kesha, LaKesha & Willie
Ministers Alvin and Edwina Shields
January 18, 2010
You all are in our prayers. WE know the storms of "If" shall arise in your mind during these times, however know that you are being comforted and have a power Invested in you by Christ Jesus to stop the storm. Remember He too was confronted by this "If" storm in the garden and when Mary and Martha confronted him about Lazarus. Know that The overcomer of the " IF" storms has not left you comfortless or defeated. Speak to the storm and say Peace Be Still for you have a Word from the Lord and You shall see your Mother again as promised by Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We Love you and we are here for you.
January 18, 2010
to the Boyd family there's nothing i can say to ease the pain of losing a love one ,but my prayers are with you all she is in a much better place where there is no pain only joy Latoya Campbell ,Gary IN.
Esther Mae McIntosh-Davis
January 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ola mclaurin
January 18, 2010
I would like to wish the family well,and may god bless you. classmate 1968.
vera strong
January 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ralph & Mary A Woodley -Smith
January 17, 2010
To the Boyd, Bonds family. My heart is so saddened by the lost of a very dear and old friend. I remember all of us growing up on Georgia Street,and what fun we had. I last say Archie when I was home visiting Sam and it was a great visit. We are sending prayers, and knowing that God Does Not Make Mistakes, Archie Bessie is in God's Hands,
Angelique Moreno
January 17, 2010
Auntie Archie
You was my rock and I Loved you for that. No matter what I was going through I could always count on you. I know you are in a better place. I wanted you to know that you will always be with me. Naima is 6months and she is getting big just wanted you to know I will tell her about you all the time.
Helen williams
January 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Helen williams
January 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Clarene King & family
January 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Hazel Madison
January 17, 2010
first i would like to say my condolences goes out to the family . i know this has had an great effect on the family . i was one of Jasmine Denson close friends when we was younger && i remember spending the night on the weekends && Ms. Bonds didnt care how late we stayed up we still had to get up && go to church . there was a lot of good times shared with her . she will truely be missed .
TOMASHIA BONDS
January 17, 2010
HEY MOM I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH AND I ALSO LOVE YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW AND I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US NOW ONE DAY I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN I AM TRY TO STAY STRONG IT IS GOING TO BE HARD BUT I CAN DO IT TAKE CARE AND I LOVE YOU
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