Leon Bonner

Leon Bonner, affectionately known as “Butt Cut,” 93, of Stony Creek, Virginia, entered eternal peace at Magnolia Post Acute Facility on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Mr. Bonner was born to the late Waverly Bonner, Sr. and Josie Parham Bonner.

He confessed Christ at an early age. He was a member of the St. John’s Baptist Church where he faithfully attended until his health declined. He was a longtime farmer and a former employee of the Watson Metal Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Waverly Bonner, Sr. and Josie Parham Bonner; five brothers, Clifton, Waverly Jr., John, Purcell and James Bonner; and two sisters, Louise Hall and Mary Fulton.

Left to cherish his memory is his longtime companion of 26 years, Vestine Bonner of North Dinwiddie; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, to include three devoted nieces and a nephew, Lisa Hall and Patricia Curry of North Dinwiddie, and Jean and George Flowers of Carson; devoted cousins, Blanche Herrington (Puddin), Vinda Ellis, Katrina Greenhill, Beverly Pegram and Karen Shands and a longtime friend, Joseph Harper.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 P.M., Monday, October 5, 2026, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Joan Freeman, eulogist.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.