John James Bond

John James Bond passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the age of 85.

Born to Louis Carlton Bond and Verna Simpson Bond December 28, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan. John, following in his father’s footsteps was educated at Kentucky Military Institute in Lyndon, Kentucky and Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Upon graduation, he served three years in the U.S. Army as a linguist in South Korea after a year long training at The Presidio in Monterey, California.

In 1971, he completed his PhD in plant pathology at NCSU and joined the biology department faculty at ASU where he retired as professor emeritus in 1996 having mentored a generation of ASU students.

He and his wife Bettie, enjoyed over 60 years of marriage. Their time in Boone has been joy-filled with a love of their NC mountain home and friends. John will always be remembered as a gentleman, a noble soul.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Friends of Watauga County Library-Renovation Project 140 Queen St, Boone, NC 28607.

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