Photo courtesy of Schimunek Funeral Home
Perry Hall, Maryland
Oct 28, 1934 – Aug 5, 2015 (Age 80)
On August 5, 2015, Eugene "Gene" Bonner, one of the leaders of the Zim Zemarel Orchestra, a member of the musician union and co-founder of Tim's Automotive and Towing; beloved husband of Shirley T. Bonner; devoted father of Michael E. Bonner, Patricia B. McElroy and husband Thomas, Timothy P....
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Love you gene..see you on the other side.give Bea a hug for me. my sincere condolences to Shirley and and her wonderful family.XOXO
Michael Carmichael
August 15, 2015 | Easton, MD
Our Sincere Sympathy to Mr. Bonner's Family & Friends! What a nice man! We only just heard of his passing. May he Rest In Peace!
Barry & Marsha Friedman
August 12, 2015
My sympathies to the family in your loss of Eugene. May the God of all comfort (Psalm 83:18) give you the strength to cope during this time of loss.
Michelle
August 11, 2015
I was priviliged to have known and been around Gene for over 35 years. He was a great influence in music and countless other ways in my life. I will truly mourn the loss of such a towering renaissance man. My heartfelt condolences go out to all his family. Gene - you will sincerely be missed. May God welcome you in the Green Mansion he has prepared for you.
Jeffrey Cerquetti
August 11, 2015 | Nottingham, MD
I'm so very sorry to hear of Gene's death. It's so hard to find the right words. We've been friends for over 60 years. My heart goes out to all of you. Gene was a great guy.
Joan Harrison
August 09, 2015 | Oviedo, FL
Charlie and I remember Gene fondly and express our sincerest sympathy to the family.
Rebecca Rhoades Whitehill (WV)
August 08, 2015
Let the muffled drum roll , but end with a gentle tap for one who has been among us for far too short a time . One of the true Gentle men of music. Always easy to talk to and marvelous to perform with---best, John Crocken, pres 40-543 emeritus
john crocken
August 08, 2015 | Baltimore, MD
May you Rest in Peace...You will never be forgotten.
Brenda Sabree, Postmaster, Perry Hall Post Office
August 08, 2015
I began singing with Zim's band in the late 70's and I was privileged to again sing with Zim's band when it was taken over by Gene Bonner & Wayne Hudson when Zim passed and performed at the last 3 Naylor winery gigs as well as with their trio until very recently.
Gene and Shirley were always kind and extremely gracious to me and everyone they knew.
I will especially miss Gene's dry sense of humor, his laugh and his musicianship!
Rest in peace Gene.
Zim's band is...
Dolores Vally
August 08, 2015 | BEL AIR, MD