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James Bonham Obituary
JAMES EDWARD BONHAM, age 74, of Washington CH, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6:28 a.m. at his home.
He was born on July 28, 1946 in Highland County to William and Frances Williams Bonham. He was a 1964 graduate of Miami Trace High School. James proudly served in the Ohio National Guard. He grew up in a loving, hard-working farm family. James was active in 4-H, Future Farmers of American, and other agricultural related clubs; he was also a member of The Eagles Lodge #423 in Fayette County. He retired from the Madison Correctional Institution but was also self-employed and had several businesses throughout his life including Bonham Excavation, B&L Drainage, and Bonham Construction.
James was preceded in death by his parents; and step-son, John Hurley.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Jane Brill Bonham, whom he married on May 29, 1990; children, Susan Bonham, and Beth (Scott) Gifford; step-children, Dan (Barb) Hurley, and Kim (Mark) Bryant; grandchildren, Jordan Flowers, Allison Forsythe, Ryland Boysel, Adrianna Gifford, and Benjamin Gifford; eight step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Roger (Carolyn) Bonham, and JoAnn (John) Knedler; and the mother of his daughters, Marty Cook. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of special friends.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at the Summers Funeral Home with Pastor Chis Conley officiating with burial to follow at the Good Hope Cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Heartland Hospice, 166 Morris Rd., Circleville, OH 43113. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com.
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Beth Bonham Gifford
October 23, 2020
When my sister Susan & I were growing up we always looked up to Dad, looked at him as our hero.
Susan made that statement last week. I shared that with Dad a couple days before he passed. He weakly & quietly responded w
‘I hope so’. I’m blessed to have been able to share MOST everything I’d always wanted to throughout life w him in his final weeks and moments. He heard and was able to acknowledge all of it.
My life and memories with my Dad I will never forget and will cherish always.
He was a good father/grandfather, a great man and an amazing friend to so many.
He will be sooo missed.
Praying to see him again one day
October 21, 2020
We are sending Love and Prayers to James Family♥. Bob and Wileen Stackhouse
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