James Dennis Bonner, age 77, of Bartow, FL, died Friday, September 13, 2019, at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church of Bartow. He served in the U. S. Army.

He is survived by his wife: Claudia Bonner, Bartow, FL, two daughters: Da'Shong Bonner, Bartow, FL, Keshia Bonner, Bartow, FL,;  two sons: Gregory (Arlene) Canady, Atlanta, GA, Torrie (Lynn) Canady, Winter Haven, FL; Three sisters: Minnie (Alvin) Smith, Bartow, FL; Deloris Lindsey, Bradley, FL; Janet B. Hunt, Bradley, FL.  and one brother: Dr. Elemelio (Patricia) Hamilton, Lakeland, FL.

Viewing will take place at Gause Funeral Home, 625 S. Holland Parkway, Bartow, FL from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, September 20, 2019. Funeral service will be at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Bradley, FL, at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL, Monday, September 23, 2019.