Richard L. Bond

Mr. Richard L. Bond, age 66 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at his home. Richard was born December 27, 1944, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Charles H. Sr. and Maud Brown Bond. A lifelong resident of the central Missouri area, Richard attended school in Eugene, Mo. He was employed with Chesebrough-Ponds for over 20 years. Richard enjoyed riding on the OATS bus, playing his guitar, and cutting grass. Survivors include: three brothers, Charles Bond Jr. and his wife Iona of Jefferson City, Mo., Roy Bond Sr. and his companion Nancy Van Meter of Bethany, Mo., and Ralph Bond and his wife Beverly of Jefferson City, Mo.; one brother-in-law, Richard Taylor of Holts Summit, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Ann Bond of Eugene, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Geraldine Taylor and Barbara Bond; and one brother, Clyde Bond. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 16, 2011, in the Freeman Chapel. Interment will be at the Hickory Hill Cemetery in Hickory Hill, Mo. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to OATS, the Older Adults Transportation Service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com