Celebrating the life of
James Lee Bonnette
November 10, 1920 - September 16, 2010
Major James Lee Bonnette, USA, Ret.
SAVANNAH – Major James Lee Bonnette, USA, Ret., 89, died Thursday, September 16, 2010, at Hospice House.
The Alexandria, LA native was a longtime resident of Savannah. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa and his Master's degree from Duke University.
Major Bonnette, a veteran of World War II, served in the 31st Medical Group of the United States Army from 1942 until his retirement in 1957, following twenty years of service.
Following his military career, Major Bonnette began a twenty year career in education, sixteen of those years as a teacher and administrator in the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. He was principal of Scott Jr. High School, Sol C. Johnson High School, and Thomson High School. He was also a former Headmaster of Hancock Academy.
Major Bonnette was a fifty year member of Solomon's Lodge # 1, F&AM, and a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club.
Surviving are his wife of sixty-nine years, Mary Ellen Bonnette of Richmond Hill; a daughter, Judy B. Moore of Warner Robins, GA; two sons, Kelly Bonnette of Chamblee, GA and Hal Bonnette of Asheville, NC; a sister and brother-in-law, Lynda and Rufus Branch of Slaughter, LA; a brother and sister-in-law, Cloyse and Shirley Bonnette of Alexandria, LA; a grandson, Kane Duran Bonnette and his wife, Melody, of Atlanta; devoted friends, Dennis and Georgiann Christiansen; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Susan Patricia Wolfe, and a sister, Frances Lillian Kline.
A graveside funeral service, with full Military Honors, will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 20, 2010, in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service, from 12:00 Noon until 1:30 PM, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The family suggests that remembrances be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 5105 Paulsen St., Suite C-236, Savannah, GA 31405 or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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To Judy, Kelly, Hal & Kane: We cherish many happy memories spent with Mary and James and they will live on in our hearts forever. You have our deepest sympathy for your great loss. Aurorita and Harlie
- aurora & harlie cordeiro e silva, chamblee,, ON
Judy, You have been on my mind since I heard of your father's passing. He was special, Judy! He raised us all! Please take care of yourself. Everyone loves you so much! Jane Hoynes Waddell
- Jane Hoynes Waddell, Alpharetta, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Mr. Bonnette.
- Jane and Grady Adams, Byron, GA
Dear Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad had a profound impact on many, many people. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
- Jimmy Crawfoed, Evans, GA
Dear Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad had a profound impact on many, many people. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
- Jimmy Crawford, Evans, GA
So sorry to hear about your father, Ms. Moore. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Wesley Walker, Bonaire, GA
Dear Aunt Mary and family, I just wanted to say that you and the family is in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Uncle James. I wish I could be with you all, but do know I love all of you very much. Love and prayers Sallie
- Sallie Branch Callais, Robert, LA
Dear Judy; Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your father. Although we never met him we read his obituary in the Savannah newspaper and know that you are celebrating his wonderful life. Our entire SS class is holding your family in our prayers and looking forwardd to your return to our fellowship. Bobby & Shirley
- Bobby & Shirley Graham, Centerville, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Zack & Edna Osborne, Warner Robins, GA
Judy, we're thinking of you and keeping you, your mother, and your family in our prayers. Blessings,
- Sharon & Ken Joyner, Warner Robins, GA
Judy, I am so sorry about your dad but know that he lived a long life together with your mother. I am continuing to pray for you and your family at this time. God will supply your needs.
- Merella Warder, Warner Robins, GA
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. He must have been quite a man. My prayers are with you and your family, especially your mother.
- Julie Mathis, Warner Robins, GA
Judy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know you will miss him. I still miss my dad and think about him every day. We are uplifting you and your family in our prayers. Seek God and he will give you guidance and comfort.
- Sara Smelt, Perry, GA
To Judy, Kelly, Hal & Kane: We cherish many happy memories spent with Mary and James and they will live on in our hearts forever. You have our deepest sympathy for your great loss. Aurorita and Harlie
- aurora & harlie cordeiro e silva, chamblee,, ON
Judy, You have been on my mind since I heard of your father's passing. He was special, Judy! He raised us all! Please take care of yourself. Everyone loves you so much! Jane Hoynes Waddell
- Jane Hoynes Waddell, Alpharetta, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Mr. Bonnette.
- Jane and Grady Adams, Byron, GA
Dear Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad had a profound impact on many, many people. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
- Jimmy Crawfoed, Evans, GA
Dear Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad had a profound impact on many, many people. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
- Jimmy Crawford, Evans, GA
So sorry to hear about your father, Ms. Moore. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Wesley Walker, Bonaire, GA
Dear Aunt Mary and family, I just wanted to say that you and the family is in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Uncle James. I wish I could be with you all, but do know I love all of you very much. Love and prayers Sallie
- Sallie Branch Callais, Robert, LA
Dear Judy; Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your father. Although we never met him we read his obituary in the Savannah newspaper and know that you are celebrating his wonderful life. Our entire SS class is holding your family in our prayers and looking forwardd to your return to our fellowship. Bobby & Shirley
- Bobby & Shirley Graham, Centerville, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Zack & Edna Osborne, Warner Robins, GA
Judy, we're thinking of you and keeping you, your mother, and your family in our prayers. Blessings,
- Sharon & Ken Joyner, Warner Robins, GA
Judy, I am so sorry about your dad but know that he lived a long life together with your mother. I am continuing to pray for you and your family at this time. God will supply your needs.
- Merella Warder, Warner Robins, GA
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. He must have been quite a man. My prayers are with you and your family, especially your mother.
- Julie Mathis, Warner Robins, GA
Judy, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know you will miss him. I still miss my dad and think about him every day. We are uplifting you and your family in our prayers. Seek God and he will give you guidance and comfort.
- Sara Smelt, Perry, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
