Elton Gerald Bonds

Elton Gerald Bond,s 77, of Clinton, Ark., passed from this life on March 19, 2015 after a short battle with colon cancer. He was born in Deering, Mo. on Sept. 26, 1937 but spent most of his childhood in Formosa, Ark. He became a Christian early in life and attended services until he was no longer able to attend at the church of Christ at Formosa. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otus and Nell Bonds and was their only child. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dana Lou Kirkendoll Bonds; and one daughter, Jan Bonds, both of Clinton. Survivors also include three sister-in-laws, Wanda Patton of Clinton, Patsy Rogers of Van Buren; Doris Williamson and Rick of Hot Springs; and brother-in-law, Carrel B. Kirkendoll and Sharon of Van Buren, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Gerald also leaves behind many friends that were like family which he came to know through years of playing music. There will forever be a void in our hearts for his God-given talent of playing the fiddle, one of his dearest passions. Visitation will be at the Clinton church of Christ on Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be at the Clinton church of Christ on Monday, March 23, 2015, at 2 p.m., with Brother Bruce Bryant officiating. Burial to follow at Hunter Hill Cemetery with U. S. Army Military Honors. Pallbearers: Brian Bryant, Darrel Oliger, Chris Allen, Jimmy Nelson, Ester Bass, and Don Nicholson. Honorary Pallbearers: Hubert Moore, James Story, Bill Mathis, Roy Bryant and Joe Lee. Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.