Thomas Herbert Bonham
December 21, 1928 ~ August 22, 2004
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden ~ Thomas Herbert Bonham, 75, of Bonham Road, died Sunday, August 22, 2004 at his residence.
A native of Buncombe County, Mr. Bonham was the son of the late Delano Elkins and Cecil H. Bonham.
Mr. Bonham was a 1947 graduate of Valley Springs High School. He was a dairy farmer of 53 years. He helped to organize Averys Creek Community Club where he was on the board of trustees. Mr. Bonham was a supervisor of the Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation for 35 years. He served as the president of the NC Soil and Water Conservation in 1965. He also served on the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He was active in various other agricultural organizations.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Nancy Queen Bonham; a daughter, Lynn Carland and her husband, Tony of Arden; a sister, Mary Williams of Asheville; an aunt, Louise B. Brooks of Asheville; two nieces, Venise Williams of Asheville and Delania Hyatt of Fair Play, SC; a nephew, Brad Queen of Pensacola, FL and several great nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Green Hills Cemetery with Rev. Roger Rearden officiating.
The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813 or to Long Shoals Baptist Church, 661 Long Shoals Road, Arden, NC 28704.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Dear Nancy & Lynn,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Tom was a hard worker, active in the community and will be missed by all.
Our thoughts are with you today. We hope the days ahead will bring you relief from the sorrow you bear. With sympathy,
The Bailey Family
Nancy and Lynn,
I am very sorry to learn that Tom is gone, and want to extend my and my family’s condolences. Tom was a man I admired very much and he taught me many things during the time I worked for him during my high school years. I remember him and some of his ways and sayings often.
May God Bless you and your family,
Anthony Boone and Family
I am so very sorry. -Fran
Mrs. Bonham, We are very sorry about Mr. Bonham’s death. May God comfort you and your family.
Mrs. Bonham and Lynn,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Bonham. Please know that I think of you both often and keep you in my prayers.
I am sorry for your loss.
Nancy and Lynn,
I offer my heartfelt sympathy and pray God’s sweet peace for you both during this difficult time. I know what it’s like to lose a parent/best friend, and my heart goes out to you. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Nancy and Lynn,
Our prayers are with you during this time.
To the Bonham family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Tom was a good neighbor and will be greatly missed. May God bless and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
I truly enjoyed the 7 years I worked under Mr. Bonham for the Buncombe Soil and Water Conservation District. I was very sorry to hear of his passing.
Sincerely,
Jeff Parker
Larry shared memories of years ago when he worked for Blue Ridge Tractor and came out to the Bonham farm to repair equipment and how much he enjoyed visiting with Tom and Nancy. I will always remember Tom’s sincere love of the land and his gentle way of looking at things.
Jessie and I would like to express our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Tommy and Jessie Koontz
Mrs. Bonham, Lynn & family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Bonham’s death. We have been thinking about you all for some time and praying for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Bonham Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Bonham’s death. Please accept or deepest condolences.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time and praying for the Lord to comfort you as only He can do. With love, Rob and Traci
Dear Bonham Family. I am very sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. He was a great asset to the Averys Creek Community and too Buncomb County.
I enjoyed working with Tom very much when I was Fieldman for Biltmore Dairy Farms.
Please except our condolences.
Harley Fender
We are deeply saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. He will always hold a place in our fondest memories. Please know that your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy, Lynn and family,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We all have wonderful memories of Tom over several years. God Bless!
Rusty and Mary Jo
Dear Bonham Family. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet Tom this summer at the lake and are saddened with his passing. Our prayers go out to your family at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Laura and Don
Dear Mrs Bonham, Lynn, and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. We’re keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We have very fond memories of Tom…wagon trains, camping trips and the Pig Pickin’s.
May God Bless you and be with you.
Love always,
Greg and Nicki Craig Wiggins and family
Nancy and Lynn:
It is difficult to realize that Tom is gone. He is the type of person that will remain etched in our memory especially when we remember growing up in Avery’s Creek and the people we grew up with. May God’s comfort be with you both.