Frederick A. Bonney, 91, former Idaho resident, died April 20, 2012, with his wife and grandchildren at his bedside in Madison, Ala.

Fred was born Jan. 9, 1921, in Coventry, Conn. Fred was a hard worker and sacrificed getting an education so that he could support his family. He joined the Navy and served during World War II. After his discharge in 1945, he returned to Coventry and started working as a carpenter for his uncle. He was a union carpenter for more than 50 years.

His interests included church, family, woodworking, trains and fishing. He devoted much time to his wife and church and loved to read his Bible daily. He loved to work with his hands. He made many beautiful pieces of furniture for family, helped build friends’ homes and spent 10 years volunteering in the Church of Christ Sojourners program. Everywhere Fred went he brought laughter and kindness. He loved to tease people and enjoyed anyone with a sense of humor.

Fred is survived by his wife, Opal Bonney; children, Richard Bonney, Mary Bonney and Don Bonney; step-children, Edna Worf and Bill Roberts; several grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many grandchildren adopted through his love at Valley View Nursing Home.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Madison Church of Christ on Hughes Road.

In lieu of flowers and in the spirit of Fred’s love of children and compassion for others struggling with cancer, the family would like donations sent to: Madison Church of Christ for the Eli Williams Fund, 556 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758.

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