Melvin D. Bonds, 69, resident of Cottonwood, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2007. He was the son of Thomas B. and Fannie L. (Ramson) Bonds, born December 10, 1937 in Perryville, Arizona. Melvin attended and graduated from the Gilbert School District. Professionally, he worked as a caregiver. Melvin found his enjoyment in music. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Earl D. Bonds. He leaves behind his brother, Edward Bonds with his wife, Gudrun of Cornville; his sisters, Barbara Janice Brant of New Brunfels, Texas, and Sharron A. Fastenau of Thatcher, Arizona. No services are planned. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com