Jerry Bondurant, Beloved Community Member, Passes Away At 78

Jerry will be missed by many in and around Eagle Country. We thank him for his service.

Jerry W. Bondurant. Photo via www.rullmans.com.

(Rising Sun, Ind.) – Ohio County has lost another beloved member of the community.

Jerry W. Bondurant passed away Wednesday at the age of 78.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Veterans Memorial at the Ohio River in Rising Sun on Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. Jerry’s good friend P.G. Gentrup will officiate the service.

Special services include a Masonic Service and a Military Service conducted by the Rising Sun Color Guard and the Southeastern Indiana Honor Guard.

Bondurant's death comes just days after Gerald “Bush” White’s passing.

Like White, Bondurant served his country and was a member of the United States 101st Army Airborne Division- Screaming Eagles during the Vietnam War.

Bondurant was a proud Patriotic man, who was a member of the Rising Sun American Legion, Rising Sun Color Guard, and other similar groups.

He was also a family man.

Jerry and Barbara Bondurant were married almost 42 years at the time of his passing. Together, they had five daughters and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In his spare time, Bondurant enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and school programs. He also enjoyed golfing and karaoke.

Bondurant made his living as a Still Operator for Seagrams, where he served for over 40 years.

Contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the Southeastern Indiana Honor Guard, VVA Chapter #71, or the Rising Sun Color Guard.

For more information, visit www.rullmans.com

More from Local News


Events

  • Make a Holiday Ornament

    Crafters will create a holiday ornament using sea glass and a rustic spiral Christmas tree.

  • Chair Exercise

    Become stronger by participating in video-led chair exercise routines. Chosen videos will focus on helping to improve mobility, strengthen daily life functions.

  • Arts Alive! Art Fair & Bazaar

    Put the magic back in holiday shopping -- visit the Arts Alive! Art Fair & Gift Bazaar. From November 22 to December 22, our marketplace will include fine arts ...

    at Dearborn Highlands Arts Council

Student Entrepreneurs Pitch Big Ideas at 2025 D.I.C.E. Challenge

Nine teams from Lawrenceburg High School, Oldenburg Academy, and South Ripley High School competed.

DCF Board Member Selects River Valley Resources for Proactive Grant

The organization’s 15 volunteer board members select a charitable organization to donate to each holiday season.

AAA Projects Record Travelers for 13-Day, Year-End Travel Period

The holiday travel period begins December 20.

East Central, Lawrenceburg Stars Named EIAC Soccer MVPs

The 2025 EIAC Girls and Boys Soccer All-Conference Teams were released on Tuesday.

Local Sports Report - December 16, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Euson, Gilmour, Bowling, Ballart Named EIAC MVPs

The EIAC has unveiled its 2025 Football All-Conference Team.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Hudson Westbrook - House Again

Bailey Zimmerman Fall in Love 15:08
Shania Twain You're Still The One 15:05
Darius Rucker X - Candy Cane Christmas 15:01
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 15:00