Julian Bond

Julian Raymond Bond, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Julian was born in Cleves, Ohio, to Lura and Ivan Bond on December 22, 1924. He is preceded in death by his parents Lura and Ivan Bond; beloved wife, Anne Bond; his firstborn son, Michael; his brother, Wetzel Bond; and sisters, Kathleen Walraven and Jean Abshier. 

He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Biscayne as Radioman Second Class, USN. Julian went on to join the United States Army and served as Sergeant Regular Army during the Korean War. One of his fondest memories was taking the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. He learned the discipline and patriotism in the Navy, and the Army, as friends and family can attest.

Julian graduated from Coolville High School class of 1942 and went on to study engineering at The Ohio State University. Julian worked as an electrical contractor and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 683 since 1954. He founded Bond enterprises while living in Naples, Florida.

Survived by his children Tari McNamara, Connie (Richard) Sigler, Deborah (Errol) English, James Bond (Donna Cramer), John Bond, Timothy (Ellen) Bond; grandchildren, Jennie (Todd), Dennis (Cynthia), Lona (James), Erin (Harry), Sara, Patrick, Shawn, Nikki, Brandon, Scott; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Madeline, Sophia, William, Cameron, Andrew, Gabriella, Madison, Olivia, Sophia, Harry, Magdelenina, Aidan, Ryan, Donovan, John Carlos, Penelope. He leaves many other family members and friends who will miss him and his wit. 

Julian had a strong faith and was a longtime member of Mountview Baptist Church. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his family, especially celebrating his birthday with chocolate cake.  Julian had a passion for gardening and was a Master Gardener with the Florida Cooperative Extension Services teaching classes to students and enthusiasts in fruit tree grafting as his specialty.

Julian always looked forward to playing cards with his friends but thoroughly enjoyed beating his sons at cribbage.  And, not to forget all of the countless tractor rides with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren throughout the years. We will miss his love, his smile, his sense of humor, his compassion, and his intelligence.

Special thanks to the excellent staff at Stone Oak Retirement Community, all of the doctors, nurses, and aides from the National Church Residence Home and Community Services.

The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 www.alz.org  or St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105  www.stjude.org

Mrs. Anne Bond, age 88, passed away peacefully July 16, 2020 with her beloved family at her side. She was born Mary Annette Sorey in Hermosa Beach, CA on July 23, 1931 to the late Douglas Fleming Sorey and Mary Eleanor Sorey (née Sherman). Preceded in death by grandchildren Morrill and Ethan Lowe.

Anne attended Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia; University of Tennessee. Anne lived in Nassau, Bahamas for 20+ years and moved to Naples, FL. She worked as an accountant and retired in 1993. Anne married the love of her life Julian Bond in 1983 and moved to Columbus, OH in 1995.

Anne was survived by her beloved husband Julian until his death on November 5, 2020.  She is survived by her children Patrick (Melissa) Lowe, and daughter Linda Duggan; step-children; Tari McNamara, Connie (Richard) Sigler, Deborah (Errol) English, James Bond (Donna Cramer), John Bond, Timothy (Ellen) Bond; grandchildren, Elliot (Sarah), Dylan, James, Heather (Nathaniel); step-grandchildren, Jennie (Todd), Dennis (Cynthia), Lona (James), Erin (Harry), Sara, Patrick, Shawn, Nikki, Brandon, Scott; great-grandchildren, Landon, Gaige, Cora, Hayden; step-great grandchildren, Brandon, Priscilla, Alexandra, Madeline, Sophia, William, Cameron, Andrew, Gabriella, Madison, Olivia, Sophia, Harry, Magdelenina, Aidan, Ryan, Donovan, John Carlos, Penelope. She leaves many other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

Anne mastered many arts, especially appliqué and quilting, knitting and sewing. She loved her faith and was a member of the Mountview Christian Church.

Special thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 www.alz.org  or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105  www.stjude.org