Willie E. (Joe) Bonds age 71, of Bedford, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2015. He was born to the late Floyd and Edith Parker Bonds. He is survived by three daughters: Joyce Taylor, Donna Anthony and Tracy Bonds; three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 26, 2015 in the Bedford Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Bold Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Friends may view 12-noon until 6pm on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the Bedford Funeral Home.  The family will receive visitors at: 4588 Lowry Rd. Goode, VA 24556. Arrangements by Bedford Funeral Home.