Charles Eugene Pond, 89, of Ava, MO passed away October 3, 2021 at Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, MO. He was born March 27, 1932 in Poynor, MO to Edley and Velvia (Price) Pond.
Charles was a veteran who proudly served his country in the armed forces from 1955-1957. He worked for many years as a machinist for Sunstrand, a tool & die manufacturer, in Rockford, IL. After his retirement he moved to Ozark County, MO near Bull Shoals Lake. He was a hard worker and he loved music.
He is survived by his wife Retha Joan (Pellham) Pond of Ava, MO; one son Ronald Pond of Seymour, MO; stepdaughter Robin Wilson and special friend Jim of Theodosia, MO; four brothers Carlos Pond, Gerald Pond and wife Karen, Lyndle Pond and wife Joyce all of Illinois, and Jim Pond and wife Valerie of North Carolina; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Edley and Velvia Pond; his first wife Nancy Pond; one son Michael Dale Pond; brother Bobby Pond; and sisters Peggy Halberstadt, Clydia McCina and Carolee Nicholas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel, Gainesville, MO with Dale Roberts officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow in the Lutie Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
