Thomas E. Bonner III

Obituaries

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 10:30

Thomas E. Bonner, III., age 78 of Scottsboro, passed away on October 16, 2024. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Stephen Screws officiated. Interment followed in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Bonner is survived by his son, Benjamin (Christine) Bonner; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Catherine and Margaret; sister in laws, Jayne Bonner and Loretta Bonner; nieces, Ginger Spitzmiller and Christy Bonner; nephews, John Putman, Jeff Bonner and Timothy Bonner.
Mr. Bonner was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Bonner, II; mother, Kathleen Bonner; wife, Linda Bonner; sister, Carol Putman; and brothers, Robert Bonner and Kenneth Bonner.
Born on July 26, 1946, Tom spent his early years in eastern Tennessee, before his family ultimately settled in Jackson County, Alabama. He attended Scottsboro High School, enrolled at the University of North Alabama on an ROTC scholarship, and served as an officer in the US Army both overseas and domestically. After finishing his Army service and returning home, Tom met the love of his life and future wife, Linda (Richardson). Tom’s second career in government contract administration took he and his family to Huntsville, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
Tom was a dedicated, loving husband and father who prioritized his family above all else. Tom enjoyed his cherished wife Linda, the connection with his siblings, spending time with his grandchildren, the fellowship of church and rooting for the Tennessee Volunteers.
The church was an important part of he and Linda’s life together. Tom was a humble, steadfast, and devoted servant to God whose faith only strengthened as cared for Linda during her prolonged illness and early death. He had a kind heart and caring nature which he expressed through his deeds rather than words.