Franklin Delano Bonham Sr., 84, known as “Pappa Smurf” to those who loved him, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Williamsburg.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was later a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 110/540. Frank also loved his cat, Babycat.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Blomburg; parents, Henry and Fannie Williamson Bonham; brother, David Earl Bonham; and sister, Faye Mobley.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Glenna; sons, Frank “Buddy” Bonham Jr. (Shannon), Greg Bonham and Fred Bonham (Patty); daughters, Marilyn Costello and Jo Ellen Whipple (Alan); 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; as well as his siblings, Bob Bonham and Mabel Thigpin, both of North Carolina.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 6, at 144 Jesters Lane, Williamsburg.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to a favorite charity.
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