Bond, Tommy William

Tommy William Bond, 56, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2007.

Tommy was a wonderful husband, father, brother and uncle. He was always there to lend a helping hand. He loved to fish and hunt with his brothers, nephews and friends. He was always smiling, laughing and having a wonderful time. We all loved his laugh and smile-he brightened our day. Tommy was a unique and distinguished person who will be missed, not forgotten and forever loved by everyone that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Williams and Hazel Lovern Bond. Survivors include his wife, Shelia B. Bond; his son, Benjamin Ballard; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Rheagene Bond, Richard and Judy Bond, Jerry and Sandra Bond, Dennis Bond, and David and Debbie Bond; sisters and brothers-in-law, Loice and Richard Williams, Maybell and Harold Hatcher, Cathy and Jerry Hatcher; six nieces and ten nephews; and 11 great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2006 at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The Bond Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg, 382-2612. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com