Edgar Lee Bond

Edgar Bond, 79, of Lawrence, KS passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at his home. Edgar was born June 12, 1940 in Emporia, KS. He was the son of Morris and Bertha (Anderson) Bond. Ed married Judith Bookwalter on January 27, 1962 in Miami, Ok. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He graduated from Emporia High School in 1958. After High School he joined the Navy. He served two years’ active duty and six years reserve duty. After serving in the Navy he joined the Apprenticeship Program for IBEW Local 226. He graduated in 1967 as Top Apprentice for the IBEW Local 226 and State of Kansas. He worked for Norris Brothers, Huxtable & Associates in Lawrence, KS and Reed Electrical in Topeka, KS. He was a member of IBEW Local 226 for 55 years. He served as Assistant Business Agent for the Local and was an electrical contractor with Bond Electric for several years.

After retiring in 1995, Ed and Judy would travel to Lake Havasu City, AZ for the winter months. They enjoyed the warm weather in Arizona for 16 years until health reasons brought them back to Lawrence.

Survivors include his wife Judith, sister Janet (Gerald) Rediker, sons Scott (Lisa) Bond, and Brett (Edith) Bond, six grandchildren; Jennifer (Matt) Winland, Scott Jr. (Jessica) Bond, Preston (Tia) Bond, Justin (Justine) Bond, Jacob (Victoria) Bond, Mitchell (Brett) Bond, fourteen great-grandchildren; Lucas, Madison, and Kady Winland, Katelyn, MacKenzie, Paityn Whitaker, Braxton and Baylee Bond, Tanner Chapin and Ryleigh Bond, Jace, James and Alice Bond, and Hallie Bond.

A Visitation for Edgar Bond will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS, followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Clinton Cemetery in Clinton, KS. Memorials may be made in his name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or to Donor’s Choice which may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

7 Condolences

  1. Adrian & Debbie Fishburn on September 29, 2019 at 11:04 am

    Judy and family, we are so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Such a sweet man. You are in our thoughts. Much love.



  2. Beth Cross on September 29, 2019 at 11:43 am

    I pray for comfort and peace in this time of sorrow for you and your family.
    God Bless



  3. Patty and Terry Brubaker on September 29, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    we are so sorry for your Family’s loss! We will pray for all of you to find peace and love in this very hard time! Hugs for each and every one of you! God Bless!

    Patty and Terry Brubaker



  4. Dorothy on September 29, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Can’t believe I’m reading this. So so Sorry for your Great Loss. My Heart ???? is broken for all of your family.. lots of love to you and your family.



  5. Marilyn Rose on September 29, 2019 at 4:59 pm

    We didn’t know Ed for very long but we know he was a good husband, father, and granddad! Loved by many! He will be missed! Prayers for you Judy and your family.

    Marilyn and Duane Rose



  6. Rick & Amy Drake on September 29, 2019 at 8:51 pm

    I didn’t have the pleasure to know Edgar, however i have had the pleasure to know his sons, & his grandchildren. my condolences to the family. please let us know if there is any thing that my family can do. Thoughts and Prayers are with the family.



  7. Brad Robbins on October 2, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    Deep condolences to your family on your Father/Grandfather passing Brett and Justin. Prayers are with your family.
    Brad Robbins



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