Gary Raymond Bonham, age 57, a resident of the Culleoka community passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Williamson County Medical Center after a short battle with cancer.
Gary was born on January 29, 1955 to Donna Lennox & the late Charles Bonham in Pontiac, Michigan. On May 25, 1995 he married the love of his life, Julie. His family took tremendous pride in Gary, as being the most generous, selfless, and outgoing man they had ever known. "He was on the go from sun-up to sundown," his wife stated. A man described as helping anyone he could with any situation he was faced with. Gary was able to help others until he was diagnosed, something that his family will always remember. Gary was retired from Ford Motor Company and he was a Firefighter for 30 years. He was a member of the Mooresville Baptist Church, American Legion, Masons, and Eagles.
The Culleoka Fire Department will join the family in hosting a memorial service for Gary at a later date.
He leaves behind his loving wife: Julie Bonham; mother: Donna Nolte of Columbia; his sons: Gary Bonham of Highland, MI, Ryan Angela Bonham of Goodrich, MI, Josh Williams of Millford, MI, Justin Williams of Culleoka, TN; grandchildren: Dyson Bonham, Layne Bonham, Jacob Bonham, and Olivia Bonham; his siblings: Leon Nancy Huntley of Chapel Hill, Rodney Janelle Huntley of Marion , MI, Debbie Gary Wooll of Marion, MI, Delsie Floyd Brooks of Upper Peninsula, MI, Larry Terri Bonham of Finley, OH, Betty Bob Delaney of Sylvan Lake, MI, Bonnie Larry Pittaway of Waterford, MI; numerous nieces & nephews; the people who were considered his family: Brothers & Sisters of the Maury County Fire Department Culleoka Station 3 and his friends from the "Round Table" at S&K Market and Diner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Culleoka Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 13 Culleoka, TN 38451.