Joe Lee Bonner, 70, of 137 New Street, transitioned to eternity on Friday, November 25, 2016, in his home. Husband of Dorothy Littlejohn Bonner, he was born in Cherokee County and was a son of the late Joseph and Ola Simuel Bonner.

He was a member of Mikes Creek Baptist Church and a retired employee of Overnite Transportation Company.

Joe Lee was preceded in death by: a daughter, Joann Bonner; a brother, Larry Bonner, and sisters, Mae Reid and Wyzona Bonner; sister-in-law, Ida Mae Littlejohn and brother-in-law, Lonnie Littlejohn.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 sons, Danny Littlejohn of Gaffney and Billy Joe Bonner of the home; 5 daughters, Doris Bonner, Betty Bonner Hopper (Everett), Denise Bonner, Renee Bonner, and Cassandra Wilkins; 4 sisters, Betty Littlejohn, Eva Bonner, Linda Kay Bonner, and Diane Bonner; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Calleen Littlejohn, Flora Littlejohn, Gloria Littlejohn, and Leona Littlejohn, all of Gaffney.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 30  at 2 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Timothy L. Hunter officiating.

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