William B. Bonner, JR.

William B. “Bill” Bonner, JR. age 78, of Courtland, MS passed away Sunday morning, September 1, 2013 at his home. The visitation service will be Friday evening September 6, 2013 at Wells Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 PM. The family request that casual “best blue jeans” attire be worn. Mr. Bill was born October 25, 1934 in Mississippi to the late William Bufford Bonner, SR. and Zelma Elizabeth Burchell. He was a retiree of General Motors and served his country faithfully in the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, James Bonner. Mr. Bonner’s memory will be lived on by his daughter, Judy Ann (Omar) Bahaeddin of Pacifica, CA; two sisters, Dorothy Boatright of Courtland, MS, Elenar Freeman of Batesville, MS; two grandchildren, Michael and Alexandra Ganster of Illinois; one great grandchild, Anya McKinnion of Illinois. The family has requested that anyone wishing to make memorial contributions to please send those to: Community Hospice, Batesville, MS Office 564 Mississippi 6, Batesville, MS 38606;(662) 561-0902.