James Franklin

Bonney

James Franklin Bonney was born January 9, 1939 in Black, Missouri to the late Walter Clay and Elma Elizabeth (Dennison) Bonney. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by five brothers; Harold, Blaine, Leo, Vernon, Kenneth, and one sister, Mary Lou. Jim departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, MO with his family by his side. Jim had attained the age of 80.

On August 29, 1959 Jim was united in marriage to Beverly Hawkins of Black and to this loving union three children were born.

Jim was a member of the Pleasant Union United Baptist Church in Black. He was an ordained Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Treasurer, and Secretary. He was a member of the Hopewell Masonic Lodge #239 of Lesterville, MO.

Jim initially worked at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, MO. After a few years, he followed his true passion by starting a career in construction work for SFC Homes in Farmington, MO where he served as a foreman. When he retired from SFC Homes, he continued building homes, a lodge, doctor's office, and even a school for Valley Springs Youth Ranch in Black until he retired for the second time.

Jim was kind-hearted with a big sense of humor. He enjoyed traveling and had visited all 50 states and even a few additional countries. Jim loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to include their activities such as sporting events and dance recitals. Jim assisted others by working the Food Pantry at the Black River Church, served on the Board of Myer's Cemetery, and provided transportation services for people wanting to attend church.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife just 11 days shy of 60 years, Beverly of Black; two sons, Jamie Bonney and wife Paula of Ellington, MO, Mark Bonney and wife Shari of Desloge, MO, and one daughter, Jaquetta Parker of Fenton, MO and her fiancé Jimmy Thwing; two brothers John Dale Bonney of Black, MO, Lindell Bonney and wife Patty of Cleveland, Ohio; three sisters Patty Barton of Lesterville, MO , Ruth Ann Key of Warrensburg, MO, and Judy Volner and husband Tom of Milton, Florida; 9 Grandchildren; Heather (Tony), Brandon , Alyssa (Jonathan), Dylan , Tiffany (Adam), Marissa (Joe), Kyle, Paige and Alex, 9 great grandchildren; Austyn, Chloey, Ella S, Demi, Koen, Lane, Evan, Cole and Ella H. as well as many other relatives and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, August 23 ^rd 2 - 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri                                                                         Masonic Service: 6 PM

Funeral: Saturday, August 24 ^th 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Elder Dennis Burns and Pastor Greg Freeman

Eulogy: Jaquetta Parker

Pallbearers: Jamie Bonney, Mark Bonney, Dylan Bonney, Kyle Bonney, Alex Parker, Jonathan Swyres, Joe Holt, Jimmy Thwing and Koen Swyres

Burial: Black River Cemetery

In lieu of flowers: Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Union United Baptist Church of Black, Missouri at 2270 County Road #826, Black, MO 63625.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri