Thomas Darryl Bond, loving son, caring father and devoted husband passed away Monday, October 13th, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona at the age of 71 after a long and courageous fight against Diabetes.

Tom was born September 10, 1937 in Portsmouth, Ohio.  He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1955. He excelled in math and accounting and was a gifted basketball player.  After graduation, he moved to Dayton and started working at the Chrysler Corporation.  He was employed for 17 years as a production supervisor and met his wife, Cheryl, with whom he recently celebrated 36 years of marriage.  He was an avid sports fan and loved playing in as many sports as he could, sometimes spending 5-6 nights playing in different ball leagues.  In 1975, they moved to Glendale, AZ  to start a new chapter  in his life with his family. His love of sports continued as Tom played in as many softball leagues as Cheryl would allow.  He was also active in his children’s lives and shared his love of sports with them.  He prided himself as a walking sports almanac who could recite names and statistics of almost any sporting event.  He was a coach for the Cactus Wren Ball Club for many years and also served as a board member and President of the ball club, where he made many lifelong friends.  His hobbies included painting, golf, woodworking and reading.  He loved to travel by road and see as much of our great country as possible.  In 2006, he accomplished a lifelong dream of traveling to each of the 50 States by taking a cruise to Alaska with his family.

He is survived by his 91 year old mother, Ruby Brickey (OH); wife Cheryl (AZ); brother Phillip Bond (KY); sons Darryll (TX), James Scott (AZ) and Scott Allen (Ill); grandsons Austin, Tyler, Christopher, Dalton and Joey; and faithful companion Mandy.

Funeral services will be private but a reception celebrating Tom’s life will be held on Sunday, October 19th, 2008 from 11 – 2pm at the home of Scott and Miyoshi Bond, 719 W Gleneagles Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85023.  In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted at the American Diabetes Association or the American Kidney Foundation.

Dad had 2 loves in this world, his family and Ohio State football.  We celebrate his life and all the love and kindness he has shared with each of us.  We will always love you and remember you Dad.  The big game in November will not be the same without you.   Now you can finally rest in peace except when Michigan and Ohio State play, where you can sit right next to Woody and yell together.