Samuel David Bond

Samuel David Bond, 66, of Salem, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 17, 2020 following an extended illness. He was born in Richmond, a son of the late Hobart and Beulah Neal Bond and had been an area resident for over 40 years. He was employed with the Mine Safety and Health Administration as a mine inspector for many years, and later as an educator for future mine inspectors at the academy in Beckley, WVA. Sam was a veteran of the United States Army, was a member of Melrose Masonic Lodge, and enjoyed long-distance running. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and James Bond. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Faw Bond; a son, Jacob Bond and wife Renshia; daughter, Robin DeWeese and husband Mike; three grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Cirasunda and husband Roscoe, and Deborah Baldwin, and a brother, Michael Bond and wife Kathy. Funeral services will be held at 2PM, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son, Salem. Pastor Jack Scaggs will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4PM and 6 to 8PM, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the funeral home. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Second Visitation When Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 2:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153