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Charles Bonner Obituary

BONNER, Charles Bennett Charles Bennett Bonner, 67, of Athens, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. Born in Athens, Mr. Bonner was the son of the late William H. Bonner and Caroline Bennett Bonner. He loved opera, travel, attending UGA football games, and his beloved cat, Molly. Mr. Bonner was a member of First Baptist Church of Athens and served on the board of the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in Morgan County. He worked for many years as a certified public accountant in the Athens area. Survivors include sister, Elizabeth Bonner Giles of Portland, OR; niece, Sarah Elizabeth Giles; nephew, William Durham Giles; and cousins, Craig Wright (Linda), Bill Faircloth (Sallie) and Tommy Faircloth (Brian Smooke). A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 6, at 10 AM, at Oconee Hill Cemetery with Rev. Frank Granger officiating. A memorial service will follow at a later date. Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Aug. 5, 2020.

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Kim (Thompson) Arnold

September 5, 2020

Dear Betty,

Brooks and I were so sad to hear of Charlie's death. We always loved running into him around town and hearing stories about his travels. He was always so jolly, and usually had a good joke! He and my father shared a great bond in their love of all things German. I think I have a picture of him somewhere at an Oktoberfest we hosted years ago. I will send it if I can find it. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to lose your only brother. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Blanton Owens

August 10, 2020

Fraternity Brother - Charles was as fine a person as you could ever meet.

Harry Rice

August 8, 2020

Bill, Tommy and rest of the family. Sorry for your loss. I have nothing but good memories of an honorable man.

Wm. Eugenius Adams, Jr.

August 8, 2020

Dear Betty, Bill, Sallie and Tommy,
So sorry to learn of Charlie's passing. When I worked at Earth Fare he always sought me out to speak. Charlie was a fine man and great to be around. He will be missed.

Thomas Waldrep

August 6, 2020

Dear Bonner Family,

I met Charlie at UGA in 1972. We were in the same pledge class in 1972 with Sigma PI fraternity.

He was a good friend and I enjoyed “joking” with him to get him to laugh. I always enjoyed watching him laugh.

Since he was local, he didn’t live in the fraternity house, which was beside the WRFC 960 radio station back then.

Due to his not living at “the house”, I didn’t get to know him as well. Just saw him at our social events.

Very sorry for his passing.

My families and our Fraternity Brothers condolences and prayers to Charlie’s family.

JEVO

Jim Massey

August 5, 2020

Dear Bonner Family: Charles was always a dear friend. He loved life and enjoyed a multitude ofactivities. He was always fn to be around. He will be missed by all of us . You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bernstein Funeral Home

August 5, 2020

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