Joseph James Bonner

Joseph was born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 18, 1933, and passed away on April 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife Elaine, his parents James and Barbara Bonner, his siblings Barbara Hunter, Dorothy Crawford and Anna Bonner, child from Nancy Bonner, Peter Christopher, and grandchild Xavier Joseph Bonner. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth Walker and her husband James Walker, son Patrick Bonner and his wife Maybel Bonner, Grandchildren Christopher Mesmer, Robert Myers, Alexandra Kendzierski and Kevin Kendzierski. Also his grand-cat Gucci and grand-dog Charlie. Joseph graduated in Philadelphia, PA. He served our country well in the Cold War in the armored division of the ARMY (Tanks). He loved his picking, finding his antiques and diamonds in the rough. Joe was a very loving and caring father to his family and loved ones. He is a unique, one of a kind individual and wonderful person. Joe was one of those rare human beings that God put on this earth to help others and he helped so many to grow with wisdom. A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 210 W. Lemon Street, Lakeland, FL 33815.