Lester Ray Bond, age 76, of Olive Hill, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at UK-St. Claire Hospital in Morehead, Kentucky.
He was born Monday, March 22, 1948, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Theodore and Sara Wanda Riley Bond.
Lester enjoyed fishing, loafing, and hunting. He also loved the outdoors, listening to bluegrass music, taking drives to Lewis County, Kentucky and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Andy Bond, Jimmy Liles; five brothers, Charles Bond, Elmer Bond, Jack Bond, Phillip Bond, Danny Bond; five sisters, Rema Pendlum, Zelma Bond, Stella Stricklin, Esta Stigall and Mary Conn.
Lester is survived by one son, Josh (Kelly) Bond of Olive Hill, Kentucky, two daughters, Tammy Reed and Sarbrina Liles, both of Olive Hill, Kentucky; six grandchildren, Andra Bond, Jordyn Bond, Mya Bond, Nevaeh Bond, Taylor Bond, and Alexis Bond; one brother, Roger Bond of Mansfied, Ohio; three sisters, Virgie (Carol) Barker, Judy (Leroy) Stone, Betty (Roger) Bailey all of Olive Hill, Kentucky; two sisters-in-law, Nettie Lou Bond and Shirley Bond, both of Mansfield, Ohio; mother of his two sons, Sarah Stamper, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky with Brother Marcus McCleese and Brother J.C. Bond officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans North East Cemetery, in Grayson, Kentucky.
Friends may visit from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2024 and after 9 a.m., Thursday, October 9, 2024, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Brian Conn, Jason Conn, Allen Wilson, Phillip Blevins, Phillip Carter, Mark Tackett, will serve as pallbearers.
Roger Bond, Leroy Stone, Roger Bailey, Lonnie Tackett, Jeff Arnett, Steve Lewis, Ronnie James, Everett Stamper, all Vietnam Veteran that fought and sacrificed for their country will serve as honorary pallbearers. Welcome Home, Brothers.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is honored to serve the family of Lester Ray Bond.
