Robert “Bob” Preston Bonner, 89, of Louisiana and Texas peacefully passed on Tuesday August 15, 2017. Bob was born April 15, 1928 in Port Arthur, TX to Robert and Enola Bonner.  He went on to proudly serve his country in the Army Air Corp during World War II and the Korean Conflict.  Following his military career, Bob then worked as an operator for City Service Oil Company and eventually moved on to a successful career in insurance sales for Paul Revere Insurance Company. He also owned and operated B & R Auto Electric Generator Shop.   

  Bob was a man of strong faith and served as a Deacon as well as a Sunday school teacher in the Baptist church.  He was also a former member of the Masonic Lodge.  

  Bob was blessed to enjoy 25 wonderful years of retirement, with his wife Joy, at their home on Toledo Bend Lake. He often joked that after retirement the only decision he had to make was what kind of fish he was going to fish for on any given day.  In addition to relaxing on the lake, Bob also enjoyed woodworking and made many beautiful things that his family will forever cherish. 

  Bob is survived by his loving wife of 67 years Mrs Joy P. Bonner, daughter Becky Day and husband Bill, son Reggie Bonner and wife Barbara, sister Elrita Eikenhorst and husband Ralph, brother Milton Bonner and wife Ruby, seven grandchildren Kim Day, Carrie Day, Rob Bonner, Tricia Bonner, Elizabeth Barron and husband Al, Rebecca Waugh and husband Michael, Luke Bonner and wife Valerie, eight great grandchildren Brady Woodard, Emily Woodard, Presley Woodard, Robbie Bonner, Mallory Bonner, Katy Waugh, Abbey Waugh and Persie Waugh.

  The family is hosting a Celebration of Life Service conducted by his loving family on September 9, 2017 at Brookdale of Clear Lake, 780 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598 at 1:30 PM.

  Memorials may be made to Brookdale Assisting Living in care of their Chapel Fund.