I met Jim & Erma in 1996 when I was a student in NC. He was a volunteer tutor at Haywood Community College. Little did I know that meeting Jim would change the trajectory of my future. Through Jim's enthusiasm and encouragement, I changed my major to Physics and relied on Jim's help all the way through college.  I derived and extracted so much more from my studies by being able to do my homework with Jim, and expand and explore different topics of math & science study. He was astonishingly intelligent, yet very humble and kind. 
I can say without reservation, that I would NEVER NEVER have made it through college and received my Degree in Physics, (MAGNUM CUM LAUDE)  if it were not for the unselfishness, and giving nature of Mr. & Mrs. Bond.  I thank you, once again, Jim & Erma, for all the kindness and generosity you showed me over the years. I hope you know what a difference it made in my life. You literally saved me when I needed help the most. I often look back and marvel at how fortunate I was to have Jim & Erma in my life. I am in tears right now, yet so very grateful to you both. God Bless You In Jesus' Name!

Erma, Phyllis and I extend our sincere condolences to you and the boys.  Sha

I’m so sorry for the loss of Uncle Jim. My best memory is when your family came to Utah and we all went to Bear Lake, what a great time that was and we still talk about that trip. Jim and Erma were always so nice to us and our children whenever they were here. I’m sure my Grandma Newey was very happy to see him along with my Dad-Paul. Now they can both fish the waters of Heaven. May the Lord bless and comfort your family at this time. We all Love you guys. Love, Nicole

Mr.Bond always waved to us when he was in the yard and we passed by. I know that family and friends hearts are broken. Be reassured Earth has no heartache, Heaven Can't heal.

Erma, Steven, and Kenneth, as you probably remember, I am a son of Howard and Violet Bond Foulger, and therefore, Jim was my uncle.  I send my condolences and love at the passing of Jim.  He was always more than an uncle to me.  He was a mentor and great example of hard work and valuing education.  He was getting his engineering degree from the University of Utah when I was in high school so he was a great example to me to get my degree.  As you all know Jim came from a very humble family, so for him to go to college was a big deal.  He so wisely  used the GI bill from his Navy service to further his education.  I was always amazed at how bright Jim was, especially since math was never easy to me.

Jim came from a family who loved this country and I think all five of the boys served in the military.  Fred also served in the Navy during WWII.  He was stationed in Hawaii when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.  His family was with him on that fateful day.  His wife, my aunt Mary, told me that the Japanese dive bombers were flying so low over their house that the wheels nearly touched their roof.  She said she felt that they all would be killed.  Jim's brother, Howard, was an Air Force F-86 fighter pilot in Korea.  I mention those two because Jim was so proud of his brothers' military service that he was motivated to join the Navy.  I know he was proud of his service to this nation.

May God bless you all as you adjust to Jim being gone, and take comfort in Jim being in a better place, and that you will see him again in the Spirit World.

Erma,Steve,&Kenneth...Words cannot express what Jim meant to me. I have so many different memories. He wasn’t like a brother-in-law. He was really a brother and close friend. We will all Truely miss him. May GOD be with all of you during this trying time. I love you all.    Kooger                              

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James "Jim" Arthur Bond

September 1, 1932 – March 23, 2021

Garrett Funeral Home

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