Celebrating the life of
Edward Lavern Bonwell
March 18, 1936 - January 11, 2011
Edward Lavern Bonwell, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at his home in Savannah, Georgia. He was born March 18, 1936 in Rockford, Illinois. Edward served his country for six years in the United States Marines and then retired from the United States Army after twenty years of service. During his time in the military he served in Korea, Germany, and also in Vietnam. He was awarded many medals during his military career to include three bronze stars.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Kirkpatrick Bonwell, his daughter and son-in-law, Catherine and James Scott, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, his son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Kristie Bonwell Kirkpatrick, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, four grandchildren, Alex, Ashley, Skyler, and Kyle, two great-grandchildren, Isabella and Emma. He is also survived by one brother, Richard, and three sisters, June, Pat, and Joann, and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Cathy and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers always. I am so sorry for your loss. 'Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be dismayed; for the Lord God is with you always'. In Deepest Sympathy, Michelle Wilson
- Michelle Wilson, Richmond Hill, GA
I got to spend quite a bit of time with Uncle Eddie when he lived with my parents for a while. I always had a good time with him and he could always make me laugh. Although it has been several years since we last spoke, I am happy I was able to have had the privledge of getting to know him.
- Alison Enna Jackson, , IL
Dear Cathy and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers always. I am so sorry for your loss. 'Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be dismayed; for the Lord God is with you always'. In Deepest Sympathy, Michelle Wilson
- Michelle Wilson, Richmond Hill, GA
I got to spend quite a bit of time with Uncle Eddie when he lived with my parents for a while. I always had a good time with him and he could always make me laugh. Although it has been several years since we last spoke, I am happy I was able to have had the privledge of getting to know him.
- Alison Enna Jackson, , IL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
