Haward Warren Bonner, 79, of Joaquin, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 at a Shreveport hospital. He was born April 21, 1931 in Joaquin to Rufus Bonner and Alma Cox Bonner. Mr. Bonner was a member of First Baptist Church in Joaquin

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 26, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, December 27, 2010 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Silvey and Bro. Elmer Mathews officiating Interment will follow at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Joaquin.

Pallbearers will be Rodney Dean, Roger Balkcom, Glenn Oates, James Carroll, Lonnie Belrose, Johnny Barr, Jeremy Boyett and Mike Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Bonner's grandchildren.

He is survived by:

Wife, Dorothy Bonner of Joaquin

Sons:
Randy Bonner & wife Jeannette of Joaquin
Mark Bonner of Joaquin
Tim Bonner & wife Jenifer of Joaquin

Daughter:
Janet Metcalf & husband Bubba of Tenaha

Grandchildren:
Zachary Bonner & wife Laurie of Willis
David Bonner & wife Holly of Joaquin
Amanda Bell & husband Justin of Center
Wade Bonner of Joaquin
Rana Metcalf of Dallas
Jacob Metcalf of Tenaha
Justin Wilburn of Joaquin
Hana Bonner of Joaquin
Kyla Metcalf of Tenaha
Kaylee Metcalf of Tenaha

Five Great Grandchildren

Brother, James Bonner of Shreveport

Sister, Mert Westerfield & husband James of Joaquin

Also a host of other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Rufus Bonner and Alma Cox Bonner
Son, Larry Bonner
Sisters and Brothers-in-Law, Gertrude Adams & husband Elton, Rose Gray & husband Auburn "J.A.", Mildred Ramsey & husband Bill
Sister-in-Law, Cleo Bonner