Notice regarding Coronavirus...Read More

Plan Ahead

Jack Raymond Bond

October 15, 1924 –
 August 19, 2022

Obituary

Jack Raymond Bond, age 97, died peacefully of natural causes in Plano, TX, on Friday, August 19th, 2022. He resided there with his loving daughter Linda and son-in-law, William L. Mulchin, MD. Born October 15, 1924, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He went on to live in Pottstown, PA for over 50 years until 2008, when he moved to Plano, Texas. His fondest memories include boxing at the Catholic Youth Organization. Jack won every bout, except one draw. You could make a dollar if you lost and two if you won, “big money in post depression days.” Ever the fighter, he decided to enlist in the Navy on December 8th, 1941, the day following Pearl Harbor. Destined to be a signal man on Navy destroyers. Stationed off the coast of Japan, where he and his crew prepared for an imminent Axis invasion while mounting the U.S. counterattack on Hiroshima. When the war was over, he left the Navy and went on to join the Merchant Marines. Sailing the Great Lakes for two more years before marrying the love of his life, Suzanne Yvonne Morrissey, fondly known as “Sue.” Eager to start a family, they moved to Pottstown, PA, where they were blessed with four beautiful children: Linda, Barbara, Laura and Ray. Bethlehem Steel was hiring in Pottstown and Jack became a skilled welder. Constructing local bridges and fabricating essential components for historic projects like NYC’s Madison Square Garden and the World Trade Center. He also made ends meet by painting houses after work. When the Bethlehem plant closed in 1976, he went to work with Neapco Auto Products Corporation for another 10 years. In retirement, Jack would relax with archery, swimming and diving. He enjoyed swing dancing with Sue while listening to big band, or taking long bicycle rides to visit his many friends. He never met a stranger, fostering friendships wherever he went. After caring for his darling Sue during her three year battle with cancer, he became a widower in 1995. He is survived by his daughters Linda Mulchin, RN of Plano, TX, Laura Pinder of Birdsboro, PA, and son Raymond Jack Bond of Rawlins, WY. His grandchildren, Cyndi Kroner, RN of Frisco, TX, Chad Mulchin of Montreal, Quebec, Brooke McKenzie, CPA of Missoula, MT, Tiffany Thomas of Pittsburg, PA and Christian Thomas of WA, Jennifer Albright PLS of Lockhaven, PA, Philip, Michael and Timothy Fretz of PA, April Martinez and Kyle Bond of WY. Great grandchildren Michael and Patrick Kroner, Stella Sue and Willem Lou Duhamel Mulchin, Ethan and Paige Thomas, Ellis and Mary Fretz, Evelyn and Levi Albright, Wyatt and Violet Fretz . Great-great-granddaughter, Charlie Kroner of Frisco, TX. Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne, his daughter Barbara Jean Thomas and his brothers and sisters: Harold Bond, Virginia Williams, Charles Bond, Harmon Bond and Lois Shugar. Jack’s remains will return to PA, to be buried beside his wife at Mt. Zion cemetery in Pottstown, PA. He had a long standing membership with Church of Christ in Pottstown, PA. Memorial contributions are welcome at the Wounded Warrior Project or the Tim Tebow Foundation. https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate, https://www.timtebowfoundation.org Jack requested that no memorial services to be held in his honor

Leave A Condolence

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Testimonials

R. Driver
Read More
"Excellent customer service, they made you feel like you were their only customer. Very helpful and explained what we should expect during the process. They basically took care of our needs during this time. They contacted DFW National Cemetery for us which made it a smooth experience. Definitely will use them again."
K. Barker
Read More
"I was amazed how professional the team at Aria Funeral Preston Dallas Texas are. They guided me through the process and my options of their services that they offered for my mother. They are compassionate, caring, calm, good listener, efficient and did an excellent job! Thank you!"
R. Woll
Read More
"If I could give 6 stars I would. Aria made a difficult easier to deal with by basically taking care of everything in an efficient but very empathetic manner. I can speak highly enough of Dusty Martin, who helped us with all of the planning and logistics. He was incredibly understanding and helpful."
Angel M.
Read More
"Nothing prepares you for the grief you go through when losing a child. I called this funeral home at 2:00 am broken and could barely talk. The amount of compassion and empathy they showed me immediately let me know I found the right place to cremate my son. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism, SINCERE concern, and commitment to making sure my son was honored in the most respectful way. I hope this Funeral home values her as much as my family and I do."
McGee Family
Read More
"Wayne and Staff, thank you for taking care of the arrangements for our mom, Exter McGee and our dad, Philip McGee. You have been great to work with during such a difficult time."
Elledge Family
Elledge Family
Read More
"On behalf of my family, I wanted you to know how much we appreciate your handling of my husband's final arrangements. Wayne Baxter assisted & guided us through the entire process with such care & compassion. Don't know what we would have done without him! Sincerely, Colleen Elledge"
The Peterson Family
The Peterson FamilyYelp! Review - Northwest Highway 5-Stars
Read More
"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."
Paula Barnes
Paula BarnesGoogle Review
Read More
"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
Previous
Next

Get In Touch

Locations

Immediate Attention

Contact Us

Preston Road

“George Bush at Preston”

Aria - Northwest Highway

“5 Miles East of Hillcrest Memorial Park / Lake Highlands”

Funeral Homes Irving Tx: Aria Cremation

“Belt Line Road at 183”

Fannin Memorial Gardens

Veterans Funeral Services

Darst Funeral Home

Search Obituaries

Search

Important Information

  1. If death has occurred and or is imminent, please call the Aria location nearest you.

    PRESTON ROAD
    214.306.6700

    NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
    214.340.8008

    BELTLINE ROAD
    972.607.4400

  2. Click here to Download the Cremation Forms.
  3. Have the cremation authorization form notarized
  4. Fax the forms back to us at:
    • NW Highway
      214-340-8009
    • Preston Rd.
      972-526-7410
    • Belt Line Rd.
      972-573-1008
 

Additional Information