Joseph Stanton Bond's Obituary
Joseph Stanton Bond was born on January 18, 1946 to George E. Bond Sr and Kitty Sue (West) Bond. Stan grew up and made Memphis his home for 77 years.
Stan graduated from East High School and went on to attend the IBEW 474 apprenticeship school. He was a dedicated electrician for multiple contractors. Before building his own company, Stan learned the ropes at Haines Electric. In 1989 he and his wife Cindy founded Marathon Electric Company Inc. and operated it for 25 years. In 1992 Stan saw a need for a trade organization for area electrical contractors and helped found the Mid-South IEC where he would go on to serve in multiple board positions including President.
Stan loved his family with all his heart. He never missed an opportunity to teach and support his children. Stan’s children Michelle Branch, Bradley Eison, Jessica Ferguson and Taylor Williams were blessed to have such a devoted father. Stan’s sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and “honorary” family members will long remember summer weekends spent with Stan at Kentucky Lake, his home away from home, enjoying the water and playing instruments well into the evening.
Proverbs 17: 6 tells us “Grandchildren are the crowns of the aged''. There was no other name that fit Stan better than Granddaddy or Grandda. He enjoyed golf cart rides, driving lessons and watching his 6 grandchildren participate in multiple sports. Grace Ferguson, Emma Eison, Reagan Ferguson, Anna Claire Eison, Greer Ferguson and Walker Eison will miss him greatly. They look forward to sharing the many happy memories and life lessons from their grandfather when they welcome his 7th grandchild, Peyton Williams, in the spring.
Stan is preceded in death by his parents, George and Kitty as well as his sister Barbara (Bond) Smith and his daughter Michelle K (Bond) Branch.
Stan is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Cynthia Lynne (Mohundro) Bond, his brother George E. Bond Jr., and children Bradley Eison and wife Emory, Jessica Ferguson and husband Brett and Taylor Williams and husband Jeff. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Grace Ferguson, Emma Eison, Reagan Ferguson, Anna Claire Eison, Greer Ferguson and Walker Eison.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association.
A Celebration of life will be held on Monday February 13, 2023 at 10:00 at Memorial Park.
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