Joe Bonham Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joe Bonham (Davis, Oklahoma), born in Dougherty, Oklahoma, who passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Marvin Bonham and Pearlie Mae Atchley Bonham; his siblings, Vernon Bonham, Gene Bonham and Rhoda Pack (John); and his sisters-in-law, Joyce Bonham, Louann Bonham and Kathy Bonham.

He is survived by: his wife Patty Bonham of Dougherty, OK; his daughters, Beth Bonham Phillips (Lee) of Las Vegas, NV and Amy Bonham Young (Chris) of Bella Vista, AR; his grandchildren, Emily Young Fuentes (Andre) of Bentonville, AR, Sarah Wiggins (Jacob) of Fayetteville, AR, Tim Walters (Billie) of Blanchard, OK, Joseph Pulliam of Las Vegas, NV, Hannah Jane Walters of Sulphur, OK, Tristan and Ava Walters of Blanchard, OK; and his brother Bobby Bonham. He is also survived by nieces and nephews; and a host of great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Hale's Funeral Home (202 S 4th St, Davis, OK 73030). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Midway Hill Baptist Church (5359 State Hwy 7, Sulphur, OK 73086).

Though not one to speak openly about emotions, he showed his character by quietly performing acts of charity and generosity for those in need, often without telling a soul.