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Obituary For Clifford Ray Bonds
MR. CLIFFORD RAY BONDS β Age 72, of Stone Mountain, GA formerly of Dalton, GA passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born April 23, 1950, in Chatsworth, GA to his late parents, James Bonds, Jr. and Julia Mae Washington Bonds. As an adolescent he was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church, Chatsworth, GA, and later served as a member of Rainbow Park Baptist Church, Decatur, GA. As a member of the basketball team, he graduated from Westside High School Class of 1968. He later attended Albany State University, while meeting his faithful and loving wife, Glenda Melton Bonds. After establishing their home in Atlanta in 1973, he focused on his career as a Loan Officer. In 1983, he proudly served his country and joined the United States Army as a Supply Officer. Following his honorable discharge from the military, he returned to the Finance Industry. He enjoyed sports, traveling, trying new restaurants, playing lottery, and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gwendolyn Bonds Fain.
Clifford is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Glenda Melton Bonds; daughters, Keisha Bonds Carter and Chulrae Bonds Proctor (Edward Jeffries); grandchildren, Kyle Carter, Antonio Proctor, Jr., Kori Carter, and Callie Jefferies; sister, Joanne (Eli) Ellington; uncles, Clarence Bonds and Lewis Washington; aunts, Wilma Bonds and Bonnie Palmer; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 12:00 Noon at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Dalton, GA 30721. The family will receive extended family and friends on Saturday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour. Interment, West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, GA. Arrangements provided by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.
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Melanie Bell sent Heavenly Grace Spray for Clifford Ray Bonds - January 12, 2023
With all our love.
Melanie, Safiyya, Tammy, Jasmine, Kedra, Kiana, Yolanda, LaKeisha, and Marchele
Tanisha V Hill sent Cherished Friend Bouquet for Clifford Ray Bonds - January 12, 2023
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember the great times you shared as a family. Love always, Tanisha Hill and Kimya Carter
I still can't believe you are gone. I'm missing you everyday along with My Mom( your sister) my Granny( your mom)... Life will never be the same. I feel so alone everyday but GOD needed you all...I'm speechless. Never forgotten Love u all so much and I'm gonna make you all proud Fly High Unk πͺπͺ
I've been looking for you for 20 years... so sad to find you here. I literally feel like I ran out of time. Just wanted to drop in on you one more time. You've been on my mind so much the last few years. Miss you bro, asked around to everywhere I could. Condolences to you Mrs. Bonds and the girls. This is Queston Tasby. Mrs Glenda you may remember me from Trinity Financial. Ray was my buddy. I'd love to hear from either of you just to catch up questontasby@gmail.com. Take care π
To my cousins, we had fun memories growing up with Big Mama Bessie M. & Pop Jim Bonds. I'll always cherish those times! With much love cousin Annette, Indianapolis Inβ€οΈ
Joanne and the Bond family: so saddened by your lost. May the God of all comfort stenthen you in this your hour of bereavement. Find peace in the the truth that "in Christ Jesus" to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Will continue to pray for you._ 29QFF Guynell Ellington, Dublin. GA
When you hear of my homegoing don't worry bout me I'm just another soldier gone on home He's done with the trouble of this world and gone home to be with the LORD Marvin L Henderson Kent OH
Praying for the Bonds and Ellington Families. Ralph Whitener Children
On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church & the entire Church Family, We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Bonds Family. Ray was certainly a blessed man and he was a man who loved God, his Family and Community far & near. We pray for strength and comfort to the Family, we love you all. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., Pastor
Condolences to Joann Ellington and family in the homegoing of your loved one. May God continue to give you peace and understanding during this difficult time. Cathy Taylor Wright
Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver
Ray, God called you home and you are at peace in your eternal heavenly body. Our pain will eventually subside and thank you for being the best brother in law. My love forever and a day. Rhonda "Cooda" Andries
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
