On Tuesday December 29, 2020, Jack Richard Bonds Jr., also known as “Rick Bonds”, passed away at the age of 69 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers due to complications of Covid-19. He was a loving husband, father, papa, son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend to so many.
He was born September 23, 1951 to Jack R Bonds Sr. and Frances Holman Bonds in Canyon, Texas. Rick’s family moved to Rogers in December of 1959. He worked with his family on their dairy farm and also with the turkeys, hogs and beef cattle. He attended Bentonville Schools and graduated in the class of 1971 from Bentonville High School.
On June 30, 1972 Rick married the true love of his life, Nancy Rosenbaum Bonds. Together they raised 6 children; Four sons Jeff, Joey, Andy, and Josh and two daughters Shelley and Cyndi.
Rick was always a hard-working man, he made sure he provided for his family. After realizing his love for excavating, he started Bonds Excavating in 1976, which is still operating today. Because of this business he was able to touch many lives and help make Bentonville what it is today.
He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed fishing, working with cattle, grilling, watching his children/grandchildren play sports, and watching John Wayne movies.
He was always ready and willing to help the Bentonville and Centerton community. He was formerly a member of the Benton County Mounted Patrol and a board member for Benton County Farm Bureau. Rick was a member of First Baptist Church Centerton. His Christian Faith was enhanced by Cliff Palmer and the members of First Baptist Church Centerton. To whom we will be forever grateful.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Nancy Bonds of Bentonville, his mother Frances H Bonds of Rogers, sister Debbie Bonds Furner (Steve) of Rogers, son Jeff Bonds (Shawna) of Centerton, son Joey Bonds (Dana) of Bentonville, daughter Shelley Clark (Shane) of Bentonville, daughter Cyndi Hemphill (Justin) of Centerton, son Andy Bonds (Alex) of Centerton, son Josh Bonds of Bentonville; 10 grandchildren Annabelle, Charlie, Cole, Kaci, Chase, Stella, Denver, Jackson, Fletcher, and Baby Bonds; step grandchild Taylor, and step great grandchildren Everleigh and Baby Ginn. Rick was proceeded in death by his dad, Jack R Bonds Sr, brother Larry Bonds, and twin siblings Gary and Carrie Bonds.
