Kenneth H. "Tom" Bonnett

Kenneth Harroll "Tom" Bonnett, 91 of Liberty passed away October 20, 2014 at Charleston Memorial Hospital. He was born November 6, 1922 in Jackson County a son of the late Vaughn and Verta Bonnett. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and served in North Africa and Italy. During his time in the service he was awarded the Purple Heart twice and many Combat Infantry Medals. He was a mail carrier for 28 years and provided the maintenance for the Emma Chapel Cemetery for 47 years where he also served as the Treasurer for the Cemetery. Tom enjoyed country music and played with the Liberty Mountaineers for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ethel D. Ranson Bonnett; Sister Helen Bullard; a brother Quinten Bonnett and a step daughter Reba Hanna. He is survived by two nieces Kathy Martin and Karen Jack; two nephews Joe Bonnett and Jerry Bonnett; step sons Jerry Ranson and Jimmy Ranson. He is also survived by seven step grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren and three step great-great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be 2 pm Friday, October 24, 2014 at the Waybright Funeral Home Ripley with Pastors Jerry Ranson and Jerry Bonnett officiating. Burial with Military Rites provided by American Legion Post 107, Ripley will be in the Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty. Friends may call from 5 to 8 pm Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the funeral home. Donations in memory of Tom Bonnett may be made to the Emma Chapel Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com Service: Friday, October 24, 2014 2:00 pm Waybright Funeral Home Visitation: Thursday, October 23, 2014 5 to 8 pm Waybright Funeral Home