Bonnie Joe "Bon" Heavener Obituary (1939

Bonnie Joe “Bon” Heavener, 75, passed away at his home, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. He was born on November 13, 1939, to Lindsey and Lola Mauney Heavener in Booneville, Mississippi. He worked for 30 years as a die setter for General Motors Manufacturing in Willow Springs, Illinois. After retiring and moving back home, Bonnie Joe enjoyed reading, politics, and watching Nascar. Services will be Friday, June 19, 2015, at 11:00 A.M. in the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Freedia Starks officiating and delivering the Eulogy. Visitation will be Thursday, June 18, 2015, from 5:00 till 8:00 P.M. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Loyce Cordelia Gurley Heavener, one son, Lindsey Clay Heavener (Lorri) of New Lenox, Illinois; two daughters, Polly Jo Heavener Duncan (Charlie L.) and Kimberly Lynn Heavener, both of Ripley, Mississippi; his grandchildren, Ryan Patrick Heavener of Las Vegas, Nevada, Lauren Nicole Heavener of New Lenox, Illinois, Glynn Duncan of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Amber R. Duncan; great-grandchildren, Hunter Duncan and Cassandra Cordelia Holmes, both of Ripley; his nieces and nephews, Ben Mauney (Jess) of Dumas, Fagin Mauney (Mary), Gwen Hill (Mitch), all of Ripley, and Jackie Hancock (Lewis) of Ft. Sumner, New Mexico; and a host of great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gwendolyn Mauney and Bobbie Sue Beasley; brother, Billy Hugh Heavener, and a grandson, Joseph Cameron Duncan. Special thanks to Carolyn Hunsucker for your love, support, and care. Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for all their love, support and care.