Jon Patterson "Pat" Bond
Obituary
Patterson (1946-2016) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vera and Astor; sister, Toby; nephew, Shannon, and his first wife, Dr. Cathy Ray.
During the 1960’s, Patterson was a Civil Rights Activist. He was a labor lawyer, graduate of Texas Tech, worked at the NLRB an assistant Texas Attorney General, and an adjunct Professor of Law at the Universities of Texas and Tulsa. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and passionate advocate for peace. Locally, he was a longtime supporter of Street School and historic preservation in Maple Ridge and the larger Tulsa community. Pat passionately loved politics, music, history and literature. He could often be heard saying, “…this is our Country, right or wrong. When it’s wrong, it’s our duty to make it right.”
Pat is survived by his sons, Mark L. Bond, and Austin P. Bond, daughter, Lindsay Bond, nieces and nephew, Rena Summers and Tracy Milburn, whom he loved as his own children. He was the proud grandfather of four, and great uncle of three.
Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m. Friday in the Rose Chapel of Boston Ave United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in memory of J. Patterson Bond to the Southern Poverty Law Center (www.splcenter.org)
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Tributes & Memories
A great man whom I love and will miss. RIP my dear friend.
Kurt Glassco
Condolences to the Bond family. Pat was a friend and a high school classmate. I have fond remembrances of Pat and our days in Crockett. Bill Asher Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas
Bill Asher
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Regina Tyler
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Brenda
Brenda Parker
Pat and I were Crockett High School classmates and graduates of the 1964 class. He was a friend who was kind, fun, intelligent, witty, had a good heart, and always had a smile on his face. We all knew that he was bound for great things and this earth would be a better place because of his humanity. He will be greatly missed. May God calm your sad and broken heart and give you peace during this difficult time. JR
Jackie Jackson Reed
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Michelle owens
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. Prayers dear girl! Xo. Michelle Owens
Michelle owens