Coach Roy Bond - Bertie Legend

Statement from Chairman Rickey Freeman on the passing of former Bertie Football Coach Roy Bond

It is with very deep sadness and regret that I announce the passing of a Bertie County legend, Coach Roy Bond. I believe I speak on behalf of the entire board of education, administrators and staff of Bertie County Schools, and the entire Bertie County community when I offer our deepest condolences and prayers to his family, his friends, and to all those who have been touched by this fine gentleman. Coach Bond's passing leaves a deep void in Bertie County and across North Carolina where we feel he was a state hall-of-fame caliber football coach. He has mentored hundreds and hundreds of young people during his distinguished career including students, coaches, teachers and others. We will always remember this great coach who brought so much pride to Bertie County by bringing home not one, but two state high school football championships, in 1995 and 2000. Coach Bond will be missed, but Coach Bond will not be forgotten.


Rickey Freeman, Chairman
Bertie County Board of Education