Mr. Raymond Bond II

On September 10, 1948, a factory worker for General Motors Corporation, Raymond Bond, Sr. and his wife Mary welcomed into this world the second of six children, a son they baptized Raymond Bond II. Raymond accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and attended Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan. Ray received his formal education in the Michigan school system, where he graduated from Saginaw High School in 1967. In 1967 Ray was persuaded by his uncle Chester Rigney to move to California. Believing employment opportunities were greater in California, Ray chose to relocate from Saginaw, Michigan to Los Angeles. Recognizing the need to further his education he enrolled and later graduated from California State University of Los Angeles with a degree in Architecture. In 1969 he served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. Ray had many varied interests including, but not limited to, wrestling, swimming and fishing. It was while continuing his education that he first acquired his lifelong interest in computer electronics. In September 1984 he met and married Maria LeBeauf, and to this union a son Raymond Bond III was born in 1988. Raymond loved his son and spent a lot of time playing and teaching him many things, including being a man and being a benefit to society. One of Ray’s proudest moments was when Raymond III graduated from college. Ray worked as a supervisor at United Parcel Service for thirty years until his retirement in 2003. Ray was so excited about working for UPS that he never worked in the field of his college major. He stayed on one job his entire career. Socializing with friends, reading, cooking, watching movies, playing and watching sports were activities Ray enjoyed. This same love of sports he passed on to his son, Raymond III. While in good health Ray actively participated with Raymond III in a wide variety of activities ranging from basketball to karate. In later years, due to declining health, Ray chose to focus great attention on computer projects and becoming an avid collector. Ray’s peaceful passing on Saturday, October 17, 2015, leaves a void in the hearts of his family and friends. He leaves cherished memories to his son, Raymond Bond III; a step-daughter, Garya LeBeauf; a step-son, Jasiri Hibler; his 2 brothers, Willie (Diane) Bond and John F. (Julia) Bond, both of Saginaw, MI; his 2 sisters, Lorraine Bond-Riley and Linda (Charles) Stidhum; his nieces and nephews; and many other loving family members and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Bond, Sr.; his mother, Mary Bond; as well as his sister, Marian Evans.

Mr. Raymond Bond II

September 10, 1948 - October 17, 2015