WELL KNOWN MILLER COUNTY FARMER DIES; Mr. Lewis A. Bond, 90, well known MIller county farmer and stockman who had spent his entire life on a farm west of Iberia, passed away last Saturday. He had been in failing health for several years. Funeral services were held at his home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock and burial was made in the Livingston cemetery. Obituary: Lewis Allen Bond, son of Felix and Betsy Bond, was born October 5, 1858 near Iberia, Mo., and departed this life on Feb.26,1949 at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 21 days. He is the last of his immediate family, and spent his entire life on or near a farm two miles west of Iberia on which his father settled when he came to this state from Tennessee over one hundred years ago. On Aug. 23, 1877 he was united in marriage to Martha E. Blize, who preceded him in death on March 23, 1936. To this union 11 children were born, 6 boys and 5 girls. Two of the girls, Jennie and Mollie, passed away many years ago.Those remaining to mourn their father's passing , are: Charles, Perry, George, John, Jesse, and Joe all of Iberia, Mo., Mrs. Della Waite of Iberia, Mo., Mrs. Sadie Law of Etterville, Mo., and Mrs. Nettie Hensley of Ulman, Mo. Besides the children he also leaves 23 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Bond was a good husband and father and a good provider for his family. During his career as a farmer and stockman he made many friends far and wide. He was always ready to lend his neighbors a helping hand when they were in need. Although he far outlived the average man he was very active until a few years ago when his health began to fail him. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Tuesday March 1st. at 10:00 a.m. at his home near Iberia, Mo. The Rev. J. Merle Bandy officiating minister, assisted by the Rev. Mark Sooter. Burial was made in the Livingston cemetery under direction of the Hedges Funeral Home. THE IBERIA SENTINEL, IBERIA, MILLER CO., MO. MARCH 3, 1949, PAGE 1 **************Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp&icid=aolcom40vanity&ncid=emlcntaolcom00000010)