John Wallace Bond Sr.

John Wallace Bond, Sr., of Ochelata, OK passed away at home with family and his faithful dog, Lucky, by his side Monday evening October 10, 2022, at the age of 87. John was born October 11, 1934, in Thackerville, OK to Dean Joel Bond and Pearl (Koons) Bond. The oldest of three children, John was raised in Love County, OK until moving to Bartlesville, OK shortly after the death of his father in 1941. He attended Central Junior High and graduated from College High School in 1953. John also attended Central Christian College, Coffeyville Junior College, and the University of Tulsa. On July 21, 1953, John married Alta Griggs and they made their home in Bartlesville until moving to rural Ochelata in 1969. He worked for Cities Service Oil Co. primarily in fleet services his entire career. Before the company relocated from Bartlesville to Tulsa in 1968, John worked in the company vehicle maintenance garage and as a chauffeur. Over the next 20 years he commuted daily from his farm in Ochelata to his Fleet Services position in downtown Tulsa. He operated a carpool for other Cities Service employees in the Ochelata and Ramona areas until the company was acquired by Occidental Petroleum in 1982. John also enlisted in the United States Army Reserve and served from 1953-1982. He retired at the First Sergeant rank. Following his retirement from Occidental Petroleum, he worked several short-term jobs before starting his own bookkeeping and tax service. He enjoyed helping individuals and small businesses maintain their books and file income taxes. John also devoted time to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in Washington County assisting the elderly and other qualified individuals with tax return preparation. His main hobby was farming. Throughout the years he raised cattle, hogs, chickens, and horses in addition to crops such as alfalfa, corn, and milo. John’s work ethic was admirable; he could rise early, drive to and from Tulsa for work, then labor on the farm until late evening enjoying every minute of the day. Seldom was he happier than when he was sitting in the seat of a tractor. As a father he supported every endeavor of his sons and as a Papa loved to spoil all his grandchildren. He took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Pearl, sister Meryl Dean Bond, and his first wife, Alta. He is survived by his current wife, Earlene, sons John W. (Jay) Bond Jr. and wife Carol of Ochelata, Vernon Bond and his wife Mari of Ochelata, and Terry Bond and wife Cheryl of Edmond. In addition, he leaves behind seven grandchildren; Justin Bond, Jessica Tennant and husband Jason, Daniel Bond and wife Katera, Kenny Bond, Natalie Bond, Paige Bond and Sheridan Fuller and husband Tripp. Three great granddaughters will miss their Papa John; Emersyn Bond, Josephine Bond, and Payton Bond. Also, two siblings, sister Beryl (Jean) Bond, and brother Russ Dameron, and two nieces and two nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, from 5-8 PM at Stumpff Funeral Home, Bartlesville, OK. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Ramona Church of Christ. Interment following funeral services at the Ramona Cemetery in Ramona, OK.

John Wallace Bond Sr.

October 11, 1934 - October 10, 2022