The Reverend Earl T. Bonham

The Reverend Earl T. Bonham

  • July 31, 1922 - October 7, 2011
  • Franklin, Indiana
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“Rex and Barbie please accept my condolances on the passing of your father. Barbie, if you don't remember me, we worked together many years at...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Terry Anderson

“Dear Carol and Family I'm sorry that I wasn't able to be with you guys today. My heart and prayers are with you always. I wish I...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Bobbi Holland - Indianapolis, IN

Israel Reunion 2011, Bob & Marie “Dear Rex & Family, We send our prayers and sympathy in the loss of your Father. Your Friend at Fairland Christian Church, Bob & Marie ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Bob and Marie Israel - Fairland, IN

“Dear Rex and Family, We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Father. We celebrate the Life of your Father, as he is with our Lord and...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Dennis & Becky Hornocker - IN

“Becky, it was great seeing you and your family today. Your father was an accomplished gentleman. I appreciated hearing how he planned so well. ...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Bruce W. Buchanan - Indianapolis, IN

“Rex, Please know that your Brothers and Sisters in Christ are praying for you and we give you all our simpathy in your loss. Remember the...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Donald Tucker - Fairland, IN

“To the Family. We were members of OCC when Earl was associate minister of our church. We have fond memories of his service at that time. ...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Tom and Carmen Mock - IN

“Dear Beth and the Entire Bonham Family, God has called home another who has spoken well of him. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be with...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Mikel Hand - Evansville, IN, IN

“Dear Bonham family, so sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Bonham working upstairs in furniture L.S. Ayres Glendale when Mark & I worked in womens...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Jeryl Blankenship Sentir - Carmel, IN

“Dear Carol, My sincere condolences to you and your family. We met many years ago when our husbands were Sigma Chi brothers at Butler. I still have...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Georgia Ann Pitcher (Donald A. Baker) - IN

“Dear Bonham Family, There are few things more difficult than dealing with the loss of a loved one. We, along with our staff, are honored and...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Flanner and Buchanan - IN


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Rev. Earl T. Bonham departed this life October 7, 2011. He was a retired pastor in the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. Rev. Bonham began his ministry as a lay preacher. After eighteen years he was ordained and appointed an elder. His service extended over 30 years with part-time and full-time pastorates in eight Central and Southern Indiana counties. Rev. Bonham was a Twenty Year Club member with L. S. Ayres and Company, where he was a personnel supervisor and worked in fine furniture sales and service. Following his retirement, he served four years as a part-time minister of visitation and as an interim pastor of several local churches. Rev. Bonham was a graduate of both Butler University and Christian Theological Seminary. He was also a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. During World War II he flew in the Army Air Corps as a B-29 armored tail-gunner in the west Pacific. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carol Marie (May); daughters, Carol E. Bonham, Barbara Anne Carlson, Nancy L. Bonham, and Rebecca S. Manifold; and sons, Paul C. and Rex W. Bonham; and 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Rev. Bonham was preceded in death by his son, Mark L. Bonham. Services will be on Tuesday, October 11 at 11 AM at Broad Ripple United Methodist Church, with calling from 10 AM until service time. Visitation will be on Monday, October 10 from 4-8 PM at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center- Broad Ripple. Entombment will be at Washington Park North Cemetery, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Health Foundation.

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