Jere D. Bond, 54, 3601 state Route 703 E., Celina, died Dec. 7, 2007, at his home. Death was due to natural causes.

He was born July 14, 1953, in Flint, Mich., to Wellington and Lahoma King Bond. His father and stepmother, Karen, survive in Burton, Mich. His mother and stepfather, Alfred Knox, survive in Oscoda, Mich. On Feb. 14, 1997, he married Nancy A. Broerman, who survives.

Other survivors are two sons, Kere and Jere D., both of Flint; a daughter, Kelly (Eric) Judking, Davison, Mich.; a stepdaughter, Robin (Gary) Ferrier, of Michigan; two brothers, Thomas (Stephanie) Beckett, Clio, Mich., and Dean (Salley) Bond, of Virginia; a sister, Deana (Gary) Davis, Davison, Mich.; a stepbrother, Elwin (Kathy) Matthews, of Michigan; a half brother, John Bond, of Michigan; two stepsisters, Lyda (Alfred) Williams and Carol (Larry) Pray, all of Michigan; two half sisters, Carla (Shane) Johnson and Janice Murray, all of Michigan; and seven grandchildren.

Deceased is a stepson, Todd Walker; a stepsister, Judy Copus; and a stepmother, Cora Bond.

He was a retired construction worker.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Revs. Mike Spencer and Eric Muhlenkamp officiating. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.