James, affectionately known as Lloyd, was born to Leona and Jarvis Bond in Franklin County, Virginia, on April 17, 1928. Lloyd attended school in Franklin County, Virginia, until the 8th grade, which was customary during that time due to assisting the family with farming tasks. He later served on active duty in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1953. Unfortunately, Lloyd lost his sight while serving in the military. After being discharged from the military, he lived with his sister Leona and her family in Columbus, Ohio.
Lloyd attended an Automatic Tech School in Colorado and learned how to work on transmissions and other automation. While in Colorado, he met Frances, and they married on August 7, 1970. Upon returning to Ohio, he did auto mechanic work for many years. He later worked for Vision Center Industries and retired in 2000.
Lloyd was a faithful member of The Original Glorious Church of God in Christ in Columbus, Ohio. While he was there, he served on the Deacon Board, was an Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, sang in the Missionary Choir and was part of the brotherhood.
In 2013, Lloyd became ill and moved to live with his granddaughter in Maryland. His health started improving, and the family has many fond memories of time spent with him during his later years.
Lloyd is preceded in death by: his parents Jarvis and Leona Bond; brother Nelson Bond and sister Leona Williams. He is survived by: his wife Frances Bond of Surprise, Arizona; daughter Dana and son-in-law Gerald Strother of Surprise, Arizona; granddaughter Natara Strother of Chesapeake Beach, MD; grandson Gerald Strother II of Honolulu, HI; grandchildren-in-laws, Johnny Ware and Huong Ngo; great-granddaughters Kristiana and Myana Ware, and Zi’Kai and Aiko’Kai Strother; sister, Estell Henderson of Massillon, Ohio; many nieces, nephews, and church family members. Devoted friend for many years: Deacon Richard Floyd.
The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Asbury Solomons for taking such great care of Lloyd.
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