James W.

Bond, Sr.

James W. Bond, Sr., age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN.

James was born on October 12, 1944 in Defiance County to the late Charles and Avon (Lichty) Bond. James worked for various food processing facilities before his retirement in 2006. He loved to fish and spend time with his grandkids.

James is survived by his children: Kristie (Steven) Seiler, Bryan, OH; Nathanial (Emily) Bond, Bryan, OH; grandchildren: Alexandra Seiler and Elijah Seiler.

James is also preceded in death by his son, James W. Bond, Jr. and granddaughter, Ashley McCarley.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Den Herder Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance.

Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M - 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made in James' memory to the American Alzheimer's Association, 225 N Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.