William X. Bonner of Southampton, N.J. passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. He was 87.
He was born the son of the late Francis X. and Anna (Haggerty) Bonner. He was a loving brother to seven siblings, Elizabeth, Francis, Roselyn, Joe, Mary, Rita, and John, all of whom preceded him in death.
Bill was a graduate from Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He attended Pennsylvania State University and participated in soccer, basketball, baseball, and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Bill was drafted into the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, where he served in Korea as a member of the 808th Engineer Air BN. After his service, in 1958, he graduated 5th in his class from Villanova University with a B.A. in economics. He received his M.B.A. from Drexel Institute of Technology.
Bill was the hardest working man you ever met. While working his way up at RCA Corporation, Bill also became Mayor of Mount Laurel in 1967 and was instrumental in developing parks for the community. He was also a member of the Lenape District Board of Education and a youth league coach. Upon his retirement from Atlantic City Electric in 1993, his plague read, "Don't Procrastinate," a sentiment expressed frequently to his three sons.
Bill was the life of every party and an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoyed tennis and could still defeat his grandchildren up until recent years. He was everyone's favorite Uncle and the neighbor you wished you had. Bill leaves a legacy of hard work, love for life, and commitment to family.
Nothing made him prouder in life than his family, which he cherished. He is survived by his childhood friend, love of his life, and wife of 64 years, Constance Dorothy (Russell); his children, William Russell (Deborah), James Steven, and Robert Alexander (Krista); and his adored grandchildren, Timothy Joseph, James Brent, Chad Michael, Haley Elizabeth, Tiffany Kate, Helen Ardath, and Henry William. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Donna Metzler (Larry), brother-in-law Alexander Russell (Lynn), and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00-11:00 am, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Road, Tabernacle, New Jersey 08088. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 am. Internment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences for the family may be left at www.mathisfuneralhome.com
He was born the son of the late Francis X. and Anna (Haggerty) Bonner. He was a loving brother to seven siblings, Elizabeth, Francis, Roselyn, Joe, Mary, Rita, and John, all of whom preceded him in death.
Bill was a graduate from Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He attended Pennsylvania State University and participated in soccer, basketball, baseball, and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Bill was drafted into the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, where he served in Korea as a member of the 808th Engineer Air BN. After his service, in 1958, he graduated 5th in his class from Villanova University with a B.A. in economics. He received his M.B.A. from Drexel Institute of Technology.
Bill was the hardest working man you ever met. While working his way up at RCA Corporation, Bill also became Mayor of Mount Laurel in 1967 and was instrumental in developing parks for the community. He was also a member of the Lenape District Board of Education and a youth league coach. Upon his retirement from Atlantic City Electric in 1993, his plague read, "Don't Procrastinate," a sentiment expressed frequently to his three sons.
Bill was the life of every party and an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoyed tennis and could still defeat his grandchildren up until recent years. He was everyone's favorite Uncle and the neighbor you wished you had. Bill leaves a legacy of hard work, love for life, and commitment to family.
Nothing made him prouder in life than his family, which he cherished. He is survived by his childhood friend, love of his life, and wife of 64 years, Constance Dorothy (Russell); his children, William Russell (Deborah), James Steven, and Robert Alexander (Krista); and his adored grandchildren, Timothy Joseph, James Brent, Chad Michael, Haley Elizabeth, Tiffany Kate, Helen Ardath, and Henry William. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Donna Metzler (Larry), brother-in-law Alexander Russell (Lynn), and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00-11:00 am, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Road, Tabernacle, New Jersey 08088. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 am. Internment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences for the family may be left at www.mathisfuneralhome.com
William X. Bonner of Southampton, N.J. passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. He was 87.
He was born the son of the late Francis X. and Anna (Haggerty) Bonner. He was a loving brother to seven siblings, Elizabeth, Francis, Roselyn, Joe, Mary, Rita, and John, all of whom preceded him in death.
Bill was a graduate from Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He attended Pennsylvania State University and participated in soccer, basketball, baseball, and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Bill was drafted into the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, where he served in Korea as a member of the 808th Engineer Air BN. After his service, in 1958, he graduated 5th in his class from Villanova University with a B.A. in economics. He received his M.B.A. from Drexel Institute of Technology.
Bill was the hardest working man you ever met. While working his way up at RCA Corporation, Bill also became Mayor of Mount Laurel in 1967 and was instrumental in developing parks for the community. He was also a member of the Lenape District Board of Education and a youth league coach. Upon his retirement from Atlantic City Electric in 1993, his plague read, "Don't Procrastinate," a sentiment expressed frequently to his three sons.
Bill was the life of every party and an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoyed tennis and could still defeat his grandchildren up until recent years. He was everyone's favorite Uncle and the neighbor you wished you had. Bill leaves a legacy of hard work, love for life, and commitment to family.
Nothing made him prouder in life than his family, which he cherished. He is survived by his childhood friend, love of his life, and wife of 64 years, Constance Dorothy (Russell); his children, William Russell (Deborah), James Steven, and Robert Alexander (Krista); and his adored grandchildren, Timothy Joseph, James Brent, Chad Michael, Haley Elizabeth, Tiffany Kate, Helen Ardath, and Henry William. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Donna Metzler (Larry), brother-in-law Alexander Russell (Lynn), and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00-11:00 am, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Road, Tabernacle, New Jersey 08088. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 am. Internment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences for the family may be left at www.mathisfuneralhome.com
He was born the son of the late Francis X. and Anna (Haggerty) Bonner. He was a loving brother to seven siblings, Elizabeth, Francis, Roselyn, Joe, Mary, Rita, and John, all of whom preceded him in death.
Bill was a graduate from Northeast Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He attended Pennsylvania State University and participated in soccer, basketball, baseball, and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Bill was drafted into the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, where he served in Korea as a member of the 808th Engineer Air BN. After his service, in 1958, he graduated 5th in his class from Villanova University with a B.A. in economics. He received his M.B.A. from Drexel Institute of Technology.
Bill was the hardest working man you ever met. While working his way up at RCA Corporation, Bill also became Mayor of Mount Laurel in 1967 and was instrumental in developing parks for the community. He was also a member of the Lenape District Board of Education and a youth league coach. Upon his retirement from Atlantic City Electric in 1993, his plague read, "Don't Procrastinate," a sentiment expressed frequently to his three sons.
Bill was the life of every party and an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoyed tennis and could still defeat his grandchildren up until recent years. He was everyone's favorite Uncle and the neighbor you wished you had. Bill leaves a legacy of hard work, love for life, and commitment to family.
Nothing made him prouder in life than his family, which he cherished. He is survived by his childhood friend, love of his life, and wife of 64 years, Constance Dorothy (Russell); his children, William Russell (Deborah), James Steven, and Robert Alexander (Krista); and his adored grandchildren, Timothy Joseph, James Brent, Chad Michael, Haley Elizabeth, Tiffany Kate, Helen Ardath, and Henry William. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Donna Metzler (Larry), brother-in-law Alexander Russell (Lynn), and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00-11:00 am, on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Church of the Holy Eucharist, 520 Medford Lakes Road, Tabernacle, New Jersey 08088. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 am. Internment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill's name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences for the family may be left at www.mathisfuneralhome.com
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