Edward Joseph Bonds

You can rest in peace now with your siblings y'all can argue about the games again

My deepest and most sincere condolences to you and the entire family during this most difficult time. I’ll always remember your pops in the stands for ALL our games in his long leather coat and hat the coolest and sharpest looking cat in the stands and a very proud father. My prayers are with you and your family to give you all the strength you need at this difficult time. May he rest easy and continue to watch over you all.

My condolences to Eric and his family on the passing of Mr. Bonds. I knew him during my formative years and he was a great influence on me. He was a good man who treated us with respect and helped to guide us on the path to adulthood. My father was absent from my life, so I leaned on Mr. Bonds for support. And he was always there for me. Rest in peace. And thank you.

One of my most memorable memories of Uncle Edward is when he came to our defense when mama was whopping us and she swung on him too. Thank you for stepping into the line of fire for us. Rest in peace now and love you always.

Uncle Edward, I will always remember you as granny’s little brother who always used to call her or come over and argue her down about which player or team was winning. Now you are all reunited again, watching over, protecting and guiding over all of us. Rest in power Uncle Edward.

Mr Bonds was one of the dads we all respected and would listen to. He was always around and he knew all the kids, he would buy us stuff from the snack bar or ice cream trucks. He would also break up fights between friends and always stop us from doing something stupid from getting in big trouble. Mr. Bonds both my partners are there so you and my pops can have a cold one. Rest well Sir, you were truly appreciated by us all.

I wanted to take a couple of days to think about what I could say about Mr. Bonds my best friends/brother pops as young kids growing up in the old neighborhood. I have so many stories of you and my parents being pillars of our neighborhood. You allowed me to come over and to be a second son to you. I always knew that Mr. Bonds was like my father, and I will never forget that. I remember when Eric and I decided not to play football one year and we were just lost walking up and down the street because everyone else was at practice. You told me I would miss it, and you were right. We only lasted two weeks and you had us back out there. I remember you had the super basketball team and that sport was not my best, but you made me play and worked me hard to get me up to par. I know I was a stud in Football and Baseball as a kid but the best time I ever had was playing on your basketball team. Mr. Bonds my heart is fractured. As a kid I always thought that you, my parents, Mrs. Collins and others that took care of us would live forever. I know that all of the kids in our old neighborhood who are now in there 50s and 60s learned so much from you. You can be proud of what we became and what you instilled in us. As I reflect, I will always think of the super fly look and the voice that made us feel safe. Lastly when I told my pops of your passing it hurt him to the core. He could only say Son, Mr Bonds was a great man, great father and a great friend. We all miss him. Rest in Heaven Mr. Bonds and please be that angel that looks over all of us.

Grandfather
Take your Rest.. You definitely lived a long beautiful life and touched those closest to you.

Love Always from your grandkids (Keyla and Kristen) and great grandkids Kam and Ayla ♥️

Over more than 50 years ago you became my friend/uncle. Whenever we saw or talked to each other there was always laughter and love. I will forever cherish the memories and the love. RIH uncle Edward this is your reward for the life you have lived and the legacy you have left.

My Great Uncle Edward 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 a pioneer for this family, taught me how to stand on my word!!!☝🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 you will be missed but more importantly remembered!

Uncle Edward was indeed a rider, a protecter for loved ones, when needed he came to our aid, he did it for me! A true family warrior, loved by all our family. I will miss him dearly!!

Thanks Unc for being a loving son, sibling, uncle, and friend. You encouraged me at a young age to be confident in myself. Your encouragement carried me a long way! I love you❤️🌺🩷

Dad, I am going to miss our conversations, your words of encouragements and your laughter. Take your rest until we meet again. Love you

Lynn

"You were tough, loving, and always there. I’ll miss your voice, your stories, and your big, beautiful heart".