Paul G. Bonnes

September 12, 1947 - May 24, 2016

Paul G. Bonnes, age 68 years, a resident of Mill Creek, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, May 24th, 2016 after a two year fight with cancer. He moved to West Virginia eleven years ago after retiring from Verizon. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was first and foremost an artist and innovator in wood, metal and glass. Paul was first married to Sarah Ann Burrell Bonnes with whom he had three children, Jennifer Burgan of Waxhaw, NC, Brian Bonnes of Hagerstown, MD and Matthew Bonnes of Williamsport, PA. He leaves behind his wife Brenda Bonnes of Mill Creek, his mother, Patricia Feely Bonnes of Fairfax, VA, a brother, David Bonnes of Midlothian, VA and two sisters, Mary Quinley of Burke, VA and Suzanne Lusk of Fairfax, VA. Besides his three children, he had a stepson, Thomas Cole of Arlington, VA. He also leaves behind six grandchildren, Philip Burgan, Maverick Bonnes, Zelda Bonnes, Gabriel Bonnes, Matthew Bonnes and Paul Bonnes. Paul’s life will be celebrated at his home in Mill Creek on Sunday, June 12th, 2016 at 5:00 pm for all those who loved and cared for him. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Randolph County Community Arts Center, P. O. Box 3111, Elkins, WV 26241 or to ArtsBanks, Inc., P. O. Box 1933, Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Paul. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Paul G. Bonnes. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.