Vernon Clay

Bonney

Vernon Clay Bonney, born June 10, 1937 in Black, Missouri to the late Walter Clay and Elma Elizabeth (Dennison) Bonney departed this life on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri with his family by his side. Vernon attained the age of Eighty years, Nine months and Twelve days.

On August 23, 1958 Vernon was united in marriage to Linda June Troutman in Lesterville, Missouri. To this union three children were born.

Vernon worked as a carpenter building homes; owning his own business most of his life. He loved hunting; especially for elk, fishing, and attending auctions. His greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents Vernon is preceded in death by one daughter, Deanna Bonney; one great-grandson, Hayden Clay Evans; four brothers, Harold, Blaine, Leo and Kenneth; and one sister, Mary Lou.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Linda, of Farmington, Missouri; one son, Duane Bonney and wife Vickey of Mineral Point, Missouri; one daughter, Peggy Fritts and husband Mark of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; three brothers, Lindell Bonney and wife Patti of Cleveland, Ohio, Jim Bonney and wife Beverley and John Dale Bonney all of Black, Missouri; three sisters, Patty Barton of Lesterville, Missouri, Ruth Ann Key of Warrensburg, Missouri and Judy Volner husband Tom of Milton, Florida; three grandchildren, Courtney, Cody and Allie; six great grandchildren, Sam, Luke, Aliyah, Gannon, Vivian and Declan; as well as many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, March 25, 2018 starting at 5:00 pm in the McSpadden Funeral Home of Lesterville, Missouri.

The Funeral will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 starting at 11:00 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Greg Freeman officiating.

Burial to follow in the Black River Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to Relay for Life of Reynolds county.

Pallbearers: Brian Hawkins, James Bonney, Mark Bonney, Cody Bonney, John Evans and Mark Lothridge

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri