David Lee Bonnett, 83, of St. Joseph passed away August 7, 2025.  David was born August 24, 1941 in Milan, MO, to Benjamin and Elnora (McClaren) Bonnett.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force where was stationed in Guam and at Forbes AFB, Topeka, KS.  He was a butcher,  working for various grocers; retiring from Price Chopper.  David was a member of Central Christian Church of St. Joseph.

He married Alice Elaine (Walker); and she survives.  Also surviving are a son Tommy Bonnett; daughter Debra Scharp (Rance); grandchildren, Emily Chick (Jeremy), Jessica Duarte (Daniel), Lacy Starr (Phillip); great-grandchildren, Olivia Grace Chick, Everett David Chick, and Orion Lee Rellergert; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

David was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gerald Bonnett;  and sisters Nancy Rhimes and Barbara Leslie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association or to Flaming Spirit Church Service Camp.

Services will be Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Central Christian Church.  Interment and military honors will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.