Douglas A. Bonds "Paw Paw", age 67 of Vinton departed this life on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 26, 1952 to the late John and Loretta Bonds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Jimmie English; special brother-in-law, Reggie Bowles and a special uncle, Ronald Gray.

Douglas was employed for twenty-six years at Singer Furniture and at his current job, ITT/Excelis for twenty-two years. He was always smiling and never met a stranger. His family was his whole world. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's ball games.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Bonds of Vinton; daughter, Tonya Harris (George); three grandchildren: Olivia, Kenzie and Grayson Harris all of Salem; two sons, Kevin Bonds (Jessica Miles) of Salem and Mike Eggleston of Moneta; brothers, Lee Marvin Bonds (Debbie) and Lyndale Bonds both of Moneta; sisters: Robbie English, Littie English, Irene Mayo, Lucy Kasey, Shirley Bonds, Molly Bonds, Carolyn Jones (Gerry) and Brenda Bonds all of Moneta; mother-in-law, Lovelene Semones (William) of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Sandy Bowles of Nashville, TN; brothers-in-law, Steve Bowles (Pam) of Vinton and Michael Semones of Nashville, TN; special aunt, Lorretta Gray "Gaynelle" of Vinton; special friends, John Johnson and James English; other relatives and friends.

**Graveside Services for Mr. Bonds will be private.

**Viewing will be held on Monday, May 25, 2020 from 2-7pm in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel.