Emmett Champion Bond

Emmett Champion Bond, age 68 passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Silver Springs, Florida. He worked in the Dairy Industry, of the Protestant faith and had been a lifelong resident of Highlands County. He is survived by his sons-Alex Wade Bond (Penny Lynn McConnell) of New York and Emmett C. Bond, Jr. (Cindy Jo Spalding) of Lynne, Florida; brother-Larry W. Bond (Velma) of Avon Park, Florida; sister-Barbara Ward (Bud) of Avon Park, Florida; grandchildren-Tiffaney A. Bond of Oneta, New York, Ellie Mae Kingsley of Pierpoint Manor, New York, Nicholas Paul McConnell of Utica, New York and Jesse James McConnell of Waterton, New York; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Laurel Bond. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in Pinecrest Cemetery with Rev. Mike Adams officiating. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Avon Park