We are Diane Hopkins-Hughs and Carolyn Hopkins Walton. Our parents Lessie and Hop Hopkins worked for Mr. Bonds for a number of years. When he would build a new apartment building, our parents opened it and ran it . They lived in several of his locations over the years.
We both remember Mr.Bonds many kindnesses to our parents and how much they appreciated him. He was a caring and professional employer. And he built some really cool apartments which we loved to visit.
Carolyn especially remembers when she and her husband were nervously buying their first house. This was early in the 60's .Mr. Bonds came to look at the house and check to make sure it was built well. He gave it and us his blessing. We were always grateful for his kindness to us.
The two of us are now in our 80's .Mr. Bonds will always be remembered happily.
We send our sympathy and prayers to the family. Fondly,
Diane and Carolyn