Billy Willard Bonds, age 91, of Albertville, Alabama, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his residence surrounded by the love of his family.
Billy was a devoted son, brother, husband, dad, pawpaw, and Great Pop who found his greatest joy in spending time with his family. He will be remembered for the love he shared with those around him. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army after being drafted into military service. Following his service, he worked for Republic Steel in Chicago, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved fishing and hunting. Anyone who knew Billy likely remembers his signature bird call, a simple gift that always brought a smile to those around him.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Glenece Ann Gentry Bonds; his daughters, Delvia Buchanan (Phillip), Sherry Kuykendall (Tommy), and Karen Whaley (Don); his grandsons, Zach Bobo (Amber) and Corey Matthews; his granddaughters, Angie Bagwell (Lucas) and Candice Matthews; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; his sisters, Shirley Smith, Sadie Vaught, and Rita Anderton; a special nephew, Phillip Bonds (Jayne); and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Lindsay Bonds and Flossie Sampson Bonds; and his brothers, H.L. Bonds, Chester Bonds, Julius Bonds, Buford Bonds, Bobby Bonds, and Paul Bonds.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Rocky Branch Holiness Church. Mr. Bonds will lie in state on Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral hour at the Church.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rocky Branch Holiness Church, officiated by Brother James Bridges and Brother Tommy Edwards. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Adams Brown Service Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Bonds family.
The 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
