James K. Bonham

James K. Bonham, Sr., 88, of the Village of Register, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, April 26th, 2016 at the Bonham Nursing Center. Born October 3, 1927 in Huntington Township, he was a son of the late Robert "Bob" Bonham and Ella (Cotterman) Bonham. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ramona J. (Lechleitner) Bonham, on January 28th, 2009. He graduated from Huntington Mills High School and served in the U. S. Army. Mr. Bonham and his wife operated the former Benscoter’s Children Home in Register. In 1975 he and his wife, opened Bonham Nursing Center, of which he was Administrator. In his younger years, he was employed by the Berwick AC&F and Magee Carpet Company in Bloomsburg. He was an active member of the Calvary Bible Chapel of Muhlenburg where he served as a deacon and an usher. He was also a member of Oriental Lodge, No. 460, F. & A. M., of Orangeville; Caldwell Consistory, of Bloomsburg; Irem Temple of Dallas and the Columbia County Shrine Club. He was also a long time member of Gideon's International. His hobbies included the train at Bonnieville and going to auctions. He also enjoyed playing the organ. Surviving are his son, James Kenneth Bonham, Jr. and his wife, Shirley; three grandchildren: James K. Bonham, III and his wife, Shannon; Julia Gregory and her husband, Stephen, Jr.; Jeremy B. Bonham; six great grandchildren: Lillith Anne Bonham, Madisyn Ramona Bonham, Justuss Pauline Gregory; Jada Lynn Gregory, Kylee Rose Bonham and Parker James Bonham and a sister, Joan Sevison and her husband, Charles, of Stillwater. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by two brothers: Emerson Bonham and Howard Bonham. Funeral Services and Masonic Services will be held Saturday, April 30th, 2016 at 11:00 A. M. at the Calvary Bible Chapel of Muhlenburg, 362 Hunlock-Harveyville Road, Hunlock Creek with his minister, Pastor Neil S. Martin, officiating. Burial will be in the Dodson Cemetery, Southdale. A Viewing will be held Saturday morning from 9 AM until the time of the Service at 11. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Gideon's International, PO Box 165, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

James K. Bonham

October 3, 1927 - April 26, 2016