Eugene "Boo" Bonner Jr.

Eugene “Boo” Bonner Jr. was born on August 22, 1947 and died on March 3, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He is a lifetime resident of Morgan City. “Boo” is survived by his mother, Rita Michel Bonner, his devoted wife and soul mate of 38 years Kaye Syth Bonner, his four daughters Sunny and her husband Thane Aucoin, Jayme and her husband Steve Ryan, Genie Bonner and her fiance’ Travis Crouch, and Kelly and her husband Sherman Marcantel. His grandchildren include, Larayme Jones, Kody Written, Amy Aucoin and her fiance’ Chris Desormeaux , Alyse Aucoin and Jason Smith the father of his only great-grandson. Also, Tiffiny Marcantel, Scottie Bailey, Austin Aucoin, Dakota Bailey, Tyler Crouch, Dallas Marcantel, Cameron Marcantel, Caleb Crouch, Carson Marcantel, and Madison Bonner. He had two great grandchildren Tate and Rylee. His surviving siblings include his brothers Brent Bonner and his wife Laurie, Steve Bonner, his sisters Sandra Bonner, Susie Shockley, Mary Ashman. Boo was also admired by his many nieces and nephews and two special girls Lisa and Mary Grace. He joined his father, Eugene R. Bonner, Sr. in his eternal resting place in Heaven. Boo was a man that enjoyed life to it’s fullest. He did not know a stranger which blessed him with many wonderful friends from all over the world. He loved spending time with his family and friends in his beautiful yard. He had a green thumb and was often brought plants to bring back to life. He enjoyed cooking and cooked for many events including three Dixie Youth World Series, the annual the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Barbeque Cook-off in Houston, Texas, and too many other events to even be named. He loved his family and gave a deeper meaning to “daddy” and “paw-paw”. He loved supporting his grandchildren by attending football games, baseball games, dance recitals, concerts and choir events, chapel services, and any other events that his “babies” were involved in. He will ultimately be remembered for his sincere and honest personality. Friends are invited to join in the celebration of his life on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 10:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home. A memorial mass will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Morgan City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Bright Light Foundation, P.O. Box 11550 Spring, TX 77391-1550 (281) 387-3659. (www.bright-light-foundation.com)