Neal Bonds' Obituary
Neal Bonds, 84, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Neal was born January 12, 1932, in Decatur, IL, the son of Clarence Orville “Bud” and Ethel (Jesse) Bonds. After graduating from Decatur high school, Neal graduated from Millikin University. Neal owned and operated Bonds Poultry & Egg Company, also The Surrey Restaurant, The Party Shop, and was a realtor for Brinkoetter & Associates. Neal was previously married to Joan Dougherty, and she preceded him in death. He later married Beverly Louise Funk Dexter on January 6, 1986 in Decatur, IL. They shared 27 wonderful years together. Beverly preceded him in death on May, 13, 2013.
Neal is survived by his children, Vicky (Charlie) McGorray of Decatur; Lynn (Jeff) Roncalli of Westfield, MA; Jay (Sandy) Dexter of Decatur; Diane (Matt) Andrick of Decatur; Doug (Michelle) Dexter of Carry, NC; brother, David (Patty) Bonds of Decatur, IL; sister, Sandra (Richard) Hanks of Effingham; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren with three on the way; and his cat Tom.
Neal is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Dougherty, his late wife Beverly Louise Funk Dexter Bonds, and brother, Calvin Bonds.
Services to celebrate Neal’s life will be 2 p.m. Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Private family entombment will be in Star of Hope Mausoleum on Monday. Memorial donations may be directed to Human Society of Macon County. The family of Neal Bonds is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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