Bobby Howard Bonkemeyer, age 71, of 1307 Pepperidge Rd., Asheboro went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 6, 2009.
Mr. Bonkemeyer was a native of Asheboro and a member of the National Guard. He was retired co-owner of Bonk's Cleaners and a member of Central United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife: Gretna Sink Bonkemeyer; daughters: Denise McNeill and her husband Ray; Debbie Slack and her husband Thomas all of Asheboro, NC; He was a devoted grandfather to Brittany and Brandon McNeill; sisters: Loretta Williams; Lois Rumbley and her husband, Ray; Shelba Laughlin and her husband Malcom all of Asheboro, NC; brothers: Edward Bonkemeyer and his wife Ava Lee of Seagrove, NC, Donald Bonkemeyer; Charles Bonkemeyer and his wife Linda all of Asheboro, NC.
The family will receive friends Sunday March 8, 2009 from 6 - 8 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC or other times at the home. The funeral will be Monday March 9, 2009 at 2:30 PM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro with Dr. Mark J. Key and Rev. Barry L. Queen officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.
Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church Building Fund, 300 South Main Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 or Hospice Of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com