Fred Bond, 89, of Crane, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the Crane Skilled Nursing Center.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Crane County Cemetery with Tommy Parker officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Fred was born on December 11, 1927, in Eastland, Texas. He married Doris Marie Collins on August 18, 1951. They were married 65 years.
Fred was longtime resident of Crane. He worked many years for Southwestern Bell before his retirement. He was a member of the Crane Lions Club, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he was a Christian. Fred also loved to motorcycle riding, and his two Pomeranians, Tony and Lucky.
Fred was preceded in death by his son, Gary Bond; a sister, and a brother.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, Doris Bond of Crane; two grandchildren, Kayla Bond of Odessa, and Kyle Bond of Ogden, Utah; his adopted kids, Randy and Tina Lewis of Odessa; and dear friends, Tom and Audra Parrish.