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Albert Bond, age 80, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on October 9. He was a member of the Tennessee Council of the Blind (TCB) live-long husband of Hattie Bond, a long-time member of the Mid Tennessee Council of the Blind (MTCB), the Tennessee Council of the Blind, and the American Council of the Blind.
Albert Lee Bond was born on January 28, 1931 in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late A.D. and Rosie Wills Bond. He was the only son in a family of four children. Alberts two older sisters, Lillie Young and ZelIa McFarland have preceded him in death.
Albert was educated in the public schools of Haywood County and attended Tennessee State University, majoring in Industrial Arts. Mr. Bond entered the United States Army on May 17, 1951 and remained on active duty for eight years. He joined the Army Reserve and served many years until deployed to Saudi Arabia for active duty in Desert Storm. In November of 1990 Albert was injured and subsequently received an honorable medical discharge.
Mr. Bond joined in holy matrimony to Hattie M. Johnson on November 28, 1953 and to this union one daughter, DeLois Jean Bond, was born.
Albert taught Auto Mechanics in the Union City, Tennessee school system. He was also employed at Ellington Agricultural Center for many years and was owner operator of an Automotive Mechanic Shop in Nashville.
Albert was a member of Prince Hall, Lodge #1, he was a 33rd Degree Mason, IA. Henry Consiscory #48, Hella Temple #105 and Eclipse Chapter 222@A.M.,OES and was involved in many community service activities for more that forty years. His hobby was repairing automotive Vehicles which he loved dearly.
Deacon Bond was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, and served as a member of the Brotherhood, the choir and was active in the Sunday School and Bible Study. He was a deacon of a long standing at Mt. Olive.
Albert was a loving husband and father and is survived by wife, Hattie J. Bond; daughter, DeLois Jean Bond; sister, Rebecca (Daniel) Nowak of Buffalo, NY; nephew, Herbert (Paula) Rogers, Jr. and niece, Lisa Henton both of Detroit, MI; one grand niece and nephew; devoted friends, Wallace Robertson, Sr. and LeBrone Roberts, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of his life was held on October 13, 2011 attended by family, friends and MTCB members. Interment is at the Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Pegram, Tennessee.
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