Johnny Wayne Bonds of Nacogdoches passed away August 26, 2022, at his home at the age of 68. He was born December 9, 1953, in Prescott, Arkansas to parents Roy Lee Bonds and Dott Orie (Nolen) Bonds.

Johnny was a graduate of Blevins High School in Blevins, Arkansas. He worked as a breeder technician for Tyson Foods until his retirement on September 1, 2021 after 30 years with the company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors in nature. Mr. Bonds was preceded in death by his parents

He is survived by his daughter, Hannah Early and husband Jordan of Nacogdoches and their children Torryn and Brenna; daughter, Wendy Badgett of Richardson, her daughter Jordyn Lapeyrouse and husband Trevor, and their children Jaxon and Chandler; brothers, Bobby Bonds and Jerry Bonds; and sisters, Nell Garner and Teresa Newsom.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope, Arkansas, with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Marlbrook Baptist  Cemetery in Blevins, Arkansas.

Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Arnold, Jimmy Bonds, Bubba Fulton, Bruce Graham, Brian Smith, and Mark Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Bonds, Jerry Bonds, Billy Smith, Chuck Hinton, and Johnny White.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors in Nacogdoches, Texas and Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home in Hope, Arkansas. Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com