Calvin S. Bonner, 83, of Vidor died July 18, 2007 at his daughter’s residence in Silsbee. A native of Waller, Texas and resident of Beaumont for most of his life, Mr. Bonner retired as business agent for painter’s local #243 in Beaumont. He was also an industrial painter and served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his daughters, Shirley Frederick and her husband Jessie of Silsbee and Bobbie Hensley and her husband Billy of Vidor; grandchildren, David Ray Bonner II of Lumberton, Donna Bergeron of Beaumont, Missy Sirmons of Silsbee, Melanie Frederick of Port Neches, Michael Hensley of Wynnewood, Oklahoma, and Kevin Hensley of Vidor; and nine great grandchildren. His wife, Mary Leona Bonner; and his son, David Ray Bonner preceded Calvin in death.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday evening, July 20, 2007 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars, Spindletop Post #1806, 1882 Park Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
