William Bond Stanley

William Bond Stanley obituary, Dunkirk, IN

William Bond Stanley

William Stanley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel on May 13, 2025.

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Redkey, IN
William Bond Stanley
William Bond Stanley, 95, of Redkey, IN, passed away Friday, May 9th, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by love and comfort at his Sons residence, in Ft. Wayne, IN. Bond was born in Redkey, IN, on June 26, 1929, a son of the late William E. and Clara (Baugher) Stanley. He was a 1947 graduate of Redkey High School and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bond retired from Borg Warner and was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Portland, IN, more recently attending Aboite Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne, IN, member of the Korean War Veterans Association, and formerly raced at Eldora Speedway during the 1950's. He is known for his love of family, caring, compassionate, patient and supportive nature and his willingness to help his children see their dreams and ideas come to fruition. Bond enjoyed RC planes, fishing, bowling, wood working, dedication to his church and being the family repairman. He is survived by his son Ted A. Stanley (wife Judy), daughter Tamara J. Dalton (husband James), 3 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 5 step great grandchildren and 2 step great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Patricia Ann (Green) Stanley and brother Frederick Lewis Stanley. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, from 12:30-2 PM at MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel. Funeral services and military rites will follow at 2 PM with Pastor Joe Hines officiating. Interment will be held in Hillcrest Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel.
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