John Dale

Bonney

John Dale Bonney, son of the late Walter Clay Bonney and Elma Elizabeth (Dennison) Bonney, was born at "Bonneyville" in Black, Missouri, on September 12, 1941. He departed this life at Mercy Washington Hospital in Washington, Missouri, on January 27, 2026, at the age of 84.

On October 28, 1960, in Oates, Missouri, John was united in marriage to Rose Bell and to this loving union four children were born. John was a member of the Pleasant Union United Baptist Church, Hopewell Masonic Lodge #239 and Eastern Star, and the Swords of Bunker Hill. John worked for Ozark Lead from July 2, 1968 until the plant shut down on March 3, 1983. He later went to work at River Cement from March 23, 1987 until October 1, 2003. He enjoyed doing carpentry work, mowing grass, taking care of Black Cemetery, going out to eat fish, talking on his cellphone and going to church. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

John was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Michael Dale Bonney, one granddaughter, Jenna Chandler, and two great-grandsons, Mason Broyles and Conner Asher.

John is survived by his companion, Mary Ann Jordan of St. Clair, Missouri, three daughters, Jennifer Chandler and husband Danny of Davisville, Missouri, Jeannette Asher and husband Jeff of Caledonia, Missouri, and Janelle Frederick and fiancé Scott Chandler of Belleview, Missouri, three sisters, Patty Jean Barton of Lesterville, Missouri, Ruth Ann Key of Warrensburg, Missouri, and Judy Kay Volner and husband Tom of Jay, Florida, 8 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. John will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 4-8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11 AM

Minister: Pastor Adam Asher

Burial: Black Cemetery

Pallbearers: Danny, Trent, Colby, Jeff, Jeffrey, Scott, David, Robbie and Hallie

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri