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Donald Burton Bonkemeyer

d. July 2, 2019

Donald Burton Bonkemeyer, 86, was called home to his heavenly father on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 with his loved ones gathered around him, at Hospice House of Randolph County in Asheboro, N.C. Donald was born in Asheboro on February 5, 1933 to the late Lucian and Corda Underwood Bonkemeyer. He was taught from a young age to help the family in whatever way that he could. As a boy, he cared for his family's farm animals and would later learn the family business of dry cleaning from his father. The business thrived from its grand opening on 8/2/48 until 6/29/2013. Donald also served his country proudly in the US Army for 2 years. He enjoyed old machinery, like gasoline engines and how they operated, and loved visiting the Thresher's Reunion in Denton. Donald will greatly be missed by all who knew and loved him, but none more than his dear friend of 32 years, Miss Thyra Nance. He will leave priceless memories for all to cherish. Donald was preceded in death by his sister, Loretta B. Williams and her husband, Marvin, and brothers, Edward and Bobby Bonkemeyer. Donald is survived by his brother, Charles Bonkemeyer and wife, Linda, and sisters, Lois Rumbley and husband Ray, Shelba Laughlin and husband, Malcom, sister­ in-law, Gretna Bonkemeyer, wife of deceased brother, Bobby; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 5, from 12:45-1:45 at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Isley officiating. Interment will follow at The Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro, NC. Memorials may be made to The National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina, 5950 Fairview Rd., Suite 708, Charlotte, NC 28210 or Hospice House, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cynthia Cole and her staff for the loving care and friendship given to Donald, and the great staff at Hospice House of Randolph County, for the professional care which they extended to Donald.
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Friday, July 5, 2019

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Friday, July 5, 2019

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