Henry Bond
Henry Bond III
16 Feb 1936 - 22 Apr 2021
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Obituary
In Memoriam - Henry Bond III
Henry Bond III, 85, formerly of Big Canoe, died April 22, in Gainesville, Ga. His funeral will be held at Ailey United Methodist Church in Ailey, Ga. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 1p.m., with the Rev. Denise Vaughn of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation in Vidalia, Ga. officiating. Interment will follow at the Peterson Cemetery in Ailey.
Born in Chattanooga to Henry Bond, Jr. and Kathleen James Lynch Bond, he grew up on Lookout Mountain, attended The McCallie School and graduated from The Darlington School in Rome, Ga. He attended The University of the South before graduating from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a B.A. in Business. He subsequently graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with an MBA.
On June 21, 1961, he married Laura Massee Walker, his wife of 57 years, in Pensacola, Fla. Bond served his country in the Air National Guard, stationed in France at Toul Rosieres AFB. He also worked for General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y. before ultimately settling in Georgia for the remainder of his life. He pursued a career in Information Technology Consulting, working for much of his career at Management Science American and American Software.
A lifelong Episcopalian, he served as an Episcopal Church Verger. Bond was involved at The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, The Episcopal Church of the Holy Family in Jasper, and Grace Episcopal Church in Gainesville.
Bond had life-long passions for square dancing, music, and playing bridge.
He is survived by his two children, Laura Bond (Jack) Barker and Henry Richmond (Stephanie) Bond and four grandchildren, Kathleen and Martha Barker, and Julia and Daniel Bond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Massee Walker Bond, his parents, Henry Bond, Jr. and Kathleen James Lynch Bond Kemp and sister, Frances Kathleen “Kay” Bond Scobell Benson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, 202 Griffith Road, Jasper, GA 30143; or Grace Episcopal Church, 422 Brenau Ave, NE, Gainesville, GA 30501[1]
Remembrances
I awoke this morning to read the sad news that Henry Bond III, a beloved member of Hotlanta Squares passed away yesterday. Henry had a way of brightening up the room when he walked in. He loved our dances, especially the "dress-up" dances. This is my favorite picture of Henry. It's from our "Whoville Holiday Hoopla" in December 2017. It was a Dr. Seuss theme and Henry came up with this wonderful "Cat In The Hat" costume. We will certainly miss him. Sending thoughts of love and condolences to his family and many friends, especially those in the square dance community.
— Edmond Campbell
So sad to hear this! Henry was always so kind and welcoming to me personally. He always came over to say hello to me. Clara would bring him to my studio when she had a hair appointment with me and he always kept us entertained with his humor. We’ve lost a dear and kind soul, but heaven has gained a new angel! 💔🥲RIP Kind soul.😇
— Moe Prado
How very sad! He was such a nice and funny guy. He will be missed for sure
— Pamela Courts
I will miss Henry. I was always amazed that he would drive so far to come dance with us at his age. We frequently discussed our common Episcopal views and traditions.
— Sam Shepherd
Henry was the best! What a dear man and a special friend. He will be missed in the square.
— Brad Hindahl
Godspeed Henry! You were a good addition to our Hotlanta family, we will miss you.
— Michele Monti
R.I.P. Henry.
— Gregg Melton
A sweet character. I’m glad to have known him.
— Andrea Nettleton
Really loved Henry.
— Susan Litton
Yes, Henry was a wonderful person and we will miss him.
— Marcia Shirley Duncan Boardman
Oh no. Did not know this. He was a wonderful man. So nice to all of us at Hotlanta Squares. He will be sadly missed.
— Kent Tolleson
Our condolences to your club & his family.
— Tom Maturo
Memorial Panel
Photos
Darlington School (Rome, GA) yearbook portrait, 1954
At Hotlanta Squares "Whoville Holiday Hoopla", Dec 2017
